Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,877. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Connecticut residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,401 | $16,901 |
| Housing & meals | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,313 | −$6,313 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,877 | $28,377 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Western Connecticut State University net price compared with other Connecticut colleges
Western Connecticut State University has the 6th-lowest average net price of 23 Connecticut colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $13,807 | 62% | $73,997 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $16,403 | 65% | $73,997 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | $16,798 | 57% | $73,997 |
| 5 | Central Connecticut State University | $16,857 | 48% | $58,562 |
| 6 | Western Connecticut State University | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 |
| 7 | Southern Connecticut State University | $20,857 | 50% | $55,043 |
| 8 | Eastern Connecticut State University | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 |
| 9 | Yale University | $23,777 | 96% | $100,533 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | $25,097 | 83% | $73,997 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Connecticut colleges →
Why Western Connecticut State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Connecticut State University | 87% | $17,604 | 52% | $59,115 | This school |
| Eastern Connecticut State University | 83% | $21,067 | 58% | $56,469 | |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | 83% | $16,798 | 57% | $73,997 | |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | 87% | $10,875 | 53% | $73,997 | |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | 88% | $16,403 | 65% | $73,997 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Western Connecticut State University would cost you $3,463 less per year than Eastern Connecticut State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Western Connecticut State University, mostly from more Western Connecticut State University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$4,050).
- Eastern Connecticut State University gives aided families $3,643 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Connecticut resident | Western Connecticut State University | ECSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,401 | $13,928 | −$527 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $800 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $15,131 | $17,258 | −$2,127 |
| Personal & travel | $1,358 | $2,260 | −$902 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,313 | −$2,263 | −$4,050 |
| Sticker price | $24,877 | $31,983 | −$7,106 |
| Average grants | −$7,273 | −$10,916 | +$3,643 |
| You pay | $17,604 | $21,067 | −$3,463 |
“+” means Western Connecticut State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Western Connecticut State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Western Connecticut State University?
Tuition and fees are $13,401 a year for Connecticut residents and $16,901 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Western Connecticut State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,877 a year for Connecticut residents living on campus and about $28,377 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Western Connecticut State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,604 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,507; $48–75k pay $16,697; $110k+ pay $21,318. These figures are for Connecticut residents.
How much debt do Western Connecticut State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,002, and 6.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Western Connecticut State University overview