WCSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,781

Cost of attendance at Western Connecticut State University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,185

Cost of attendance at Western Connecticut State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Connecticut State University was $15,660. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WCSU

WCSU net price calculator

$15,660

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Connecticut and nationwide.

Connecticut's average	$13,638
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WCSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,660	$1,723 (10%)	$13,374	$14,158	$15,086	$16,848	$19,591
2021	$17,383	$727 (4%)	$17,358	$15,874	$16,376	$19,353	$21,587
2020	$18,110	$919 (5%)	$17,431	$16,327	$17,959	$19,084	$21,341
2019	$19,029	$2,057 (12%)	$18,440	$18,146	$18,892	$21,146	$21,500
2018	$16,972	$450 (3%)	$14,867	$15,615	$16,895	$21,002	$21,734
2017	$17,422	$496 (3%)	$15,556	$16,412	$17,630	$20,404	$22,103
2016	$16,926	$301 (2%)	$14,024	$15,360	$16,748	$19,359	$21,088
2015	$16,625	$3	$14,257	$14,763	$16,548	$19,041	$21,290
2014	$16,622	--	$14,513	$15,841	$16,949	$18,560	$20,311

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Connecticut State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,783	No change	$11,781	$15,702	$1,300
2021	$28,783	$437 (2%)	$11,781	$15,702	$1,300
2020	$28,346	$865 (3%)	$11,344	$15,702	$1,300
2019	$27,481	$466 (2%)	$10,859	$15,322	$1,300
2018	$27,947	$1,826 (7%)	$10,418	$16,229	$1,300
2017	$26,121	$245	$10,017	$14,804	$1,300
2016	$26,366	$328 (1%)	$9,516	$15,550	$1,300
2015	$26,038	$588 (2%)	$9,077	$15,661	$1,300
2014	$25,450	$528 (2%)	$8,893	$15,257	$1,300
2013	$24,922	--	$8,440	$15,182	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WCSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,315 dormitories available to its students at $8,020 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WCSU is $891 per month.
Does WCSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WCSU for one academic year is $5,856, which works out to $651 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WCSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WCSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,250

If living off-campus, with family: $2,250

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,250
How much is WCSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WCSU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Connecticut State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$560	$640
For out-of-state students	$560	$640

Housing and Meal

Western Connecticut State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Connecticut State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,856	$8,020	N/A	1,315
2021	$5,856	$8,020	N/A	1,590
2020	$5,703	$7,749	N/A	1,590
2019	$5,467	$7,400	N/A	1,590
2018	$5,308	$7,109	N/A	1,601
2017	$5,055	$6,829	N/A	1,590
2016	$4,908	$6,625	N/A	1,601

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Connecticut State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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