Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Connecticut schools with tuition changes from last year at Connecticut colleges tuition change page.
WCSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,345 $25,239$16,818
2023-2024$12,763$16,095$16,489
Change % 2023-20243.39%-36.23%-1.96%
2024-2025$13,195$10,264$16,166
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Western Connecticut State University - COA
Western Connecticut State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Western Connecticut State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$13,907 $26,605$16,818
2023-2024$14,319$18,469$16,489
Change % 2023-20242.96%-30.58%-1.96%
2024-2025$14,743$12,821$16,166
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Western Connecticut State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$588$588
2023-2024$608$375
2024-2025$629$239
Graduate2022-2023$671$671
2023-2024$691$466
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.
Western Connecticut State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Western Connecticut State University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-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

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WCSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,009$13,259$13,514$13,774$53,555
Out-of-State$13,823$11,871$10,195$8,755$44,643
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$13,259$13,514$13,774$14,039$54,585
Out-of-State$11,871$10,195$8,755$7,519$38,340
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,514$13,774$14,039$14,309$55,635
Out-of-State$10,195$8,755$7,519$6,458$32,927
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,774$14,039$14,309$14,584$56,705
Out-of-State$8,755$7,519$6,458$5,546$28,278
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$14,039$14,309$14,584$14,864$57,796
Out-of-State$7,519$6,458$5,546$4,763$24,285

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Western Connecticut State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$30,888$31,230$31,577$31,929$125,623
Out-of-State$31,702$29,842$28,258$26,910$116,712
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,230$31,577$31,929$32,286$127,021
Out-of-State$29,842$28,258$26,910$25,767$110,777
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,577$31,929$32,286$32,650$128,441
Out-of-State$28,258$26,910$25,767$24,799$105,733
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,929$32,286$32,650$33,019$129,884
Out-of-State$26,910$25,767$24,799$23,981$101,456
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,286$32,650$33,019$33,394$131,348
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Western Connecticut State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,611$24,953$25,300$25,652$100,515
Out-of-State$25,425$23,565$21,981$20,633$91,604
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,953$25,300$25,652$26,009$101,913
Out-of-State$23,565$21,981$20,633$19,490$85,669
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,300$25,652$26,009$26,373$103,333
Out-of-State$21,981$20,633$19,490$18,522$80,625
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,652$26,009$26,373$26,742$104,776
Out-of-State$20,633$19,490$18,522$17,704$76,348
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,009$26,373$26,742$27,117$106,240
Out-of-State$19,490$18,522$17,704$17,015$72,730

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Western Connecticut State University.
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Western Connecticut State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,763$1,300$16,489$16,095$1,300 $16,489
Graduate$14,319 $1,300$16,489$18,469 $1,300$16,489

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