Paying for Western Connecticut State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$12,763 3.39%	$16,095 -36.23%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$14,319 2.96%	$18,469 -30.58%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) are $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at WCSU.

59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,277. It could cover 39.00% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,275 for Connecticut residents and $27,607 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WCSU's 4-year tuition is $53,555 for Connecticut residents and $44,643 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $125,623 for Connecticut residents and $116,712 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Connecticut State University is $12,763 for Connecticut residents and $16,095 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.39% for Connecticut residents and decreased by -36.23% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WCSU is $13,195 for Connecticut residents and $10,264 for out-of-state students, a 36.2% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

WCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,345	$25,239	$16,818
2023-2024	$12,763	$16,095	$16,489
Change % 2023-2024	3.39%	-36.23%	-1.96%
2024-2025	$13,195	$10,264	$16,166

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $14,319 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,469. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WCSU is $14,743 for Connecticut residents and $12,821 for out-of-state students , a 30.6% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

WCSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$13,907	$26,605	$16,818
2023-2024	$14,319	$18,469	$16,489
Change % 2023-2024	2.96%	-30.58%	-1.96%
2024-2025	$14,743	$12,821	$16,166

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WCSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $709. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $753.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$588	$588
	2023-2024	$709	$709
	2024-2025	$855	$855
Graduate	2022-2023	$671	$671
	2023-2024	$753	$753
	2024-2025	$845	$845

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,489 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 1.96% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 11.54% compared to the previous year.

The WCSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,552 for state residents and $33,884 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,577 for state residents and $34,909 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WCSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$12,763
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,095
Room & Board	$15,131	$9,282
Personal Expenses	$1,358	$8,232
Books & Supplies	$1,300
COA (In-State)	$30,552	$31,577
COA (Out-of-State)	$33,884	$34,909

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WCSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WCSU is $53,555 for Connecticut residents and $44,643 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Western Connecticut State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WCSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,009	$13,259	$13,514	$13,774	$53,555
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$13,823	$11,871	$10,195	$8,755	$44,643
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,259	$13,514	$13,774	$14,039	$54,585
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$11,871	$10,195	$8,755	$7,519	$38,340
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,514	$13,774	$14,039	$14,309	$55,635
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$10,195	$8,755	$7,519	$6,458	$32,927
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,774	$14,039	$14,309	$14,584	$56,705
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$8,755	$7,519	$6,458	$5,546	$28,278
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,039	$14,309	$14,584	$14,864	$57,796
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$7,519	$6,458	$5,546	$4,763	$24,285

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $125,623 for Connecticut residents and $116,712 for out-of-state students.

WCSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$30,888	$31,230	$31,577	$31,929	$125,623
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,702	$29,842	$28,258	$26,910	$116,712
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,230	$31,577	$31,929	$32,286	$127,021
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,842	$28,258	$26,910	$25,767	$110,777
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$31,577	$31,929	$32,286	$32,650	$128,441
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,258	$26,910	$25,767	$24,799	$105,733
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$31,929	$32,286	$32,650	$33,019	$129,884
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$26,910	$25,767	$24,799	$23,981	$101,456
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,286	$32,650	$33,019	$33,394	$131,348
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$25,767	$24,799	$23,981	$23,292	$97,838

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $100,515 for Connecticut residents and $91,604 for out-of-state students.

WCSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,611	$24,953	$25,300	$25,652	$100,515
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$25,425	$23,565	$21,981	$20,633	$91,604
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,953	$25,300	$25,652	$26,009	$101,913
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,565	$21,981	$20,633	$19,490	$85,669
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,300	$25,652	$26,009	$26,373	$103,333
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,981	$20,633	$19,490	$18,522	$80,625
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,652	$26,009	$26,373	$26,742	$104,776
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,633	$19,490	$18,522	$17,704	$76,348
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,009	$26,373	$26,742	$27,117	$106,240
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,490	$18,522	$17,704	$17,015	$72,730

	In-State	Out-of-State
Western Connecticut State University	$12,763	$16,095
University of Connecticut	$20,366	$43,034
Central Connecticut State University	$12,460	$25,736
Southern Connecticut State University	$12,828	$26,104
Eastern Connecticut State University	$13,292	$16,624
University of Connecticut-Stamford	$17,472	$40,140