Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability and Cost
Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$17,383
Average Net Price By Family Income
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $12,763 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,095 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
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Aid & Grants
0
100
35%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,057
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,124
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,356
59%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4,270
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,124
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,853,262
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,328,916
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,418
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,988
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,280
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,025
Loan Default Rate
4%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
What Students Are Saying
It's a widely known fact that college costs are on the rise, albeit for a select few schools that are trying to accommodate students' and their lack of financial funding. A state school, WestConn manages to beat the economic crunch while not significantly raising the tuition bill or jeopardizing the schools reputation for academic excellence, which is yet another reason why WestConn is an easy fit for a broad range of students.
Michael from Charlton, MA
Two years at Western Connecticut, a state university, is equivalent to almost one year at a private university in the area. You really do get a bang for your buck with this school. Your college experience is so customizable, you can basically pick what you want to pay based on number of credits, meal plan, and housing arrangements. Luxuries such as printing and internet which other institutions often charge for are included in what you pay. Financial aid is also available to most students. Since community college is definitely not for me, I don't think I could've found a better deal!
Amanda from Enfield, CT
Western is known for its cheap tuition compared to other Connecticut schools.
Samantha from Beacon Falls, CT
excellent courses and at affordable prices.
Jessica from Danbury, CT
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