Undergraduate 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 and fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WCSU is $13,195 for Connecticut residents and $10,264 for out-of-state students which is a 36.2% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $14,319 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $18,469 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition 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 tuition per credit hour is $608 for Connecticut residents and $375 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $691 for Connecticut residents and $466 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $588 | $588 |
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2023-2024 | $608 | $375 |
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2024-2025 | $629 | $239 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $671 | $671 |
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2023-2024 | $691 | $466 |
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2024-2025 | $712 | $324 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western Connecticut State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Western Connecticut State University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Western Connecticut State University | $12,763 | $16,095 |
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University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 |
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Central Connecticut State University | $12,460 | $25,736 |
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Southern Connecticut State University | $12,828 | $26,104 |
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Eastern Connecticut State University | $13,292 | $16,624 |
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University of Connecticut-Stamford | $17,472 | $40,140 |