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Can You Afford Western Connecticut State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at WestConn’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $23,485 & $42,611

Worried about paying the full cost of $42,611 to attend Western Connecticut State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Connecticut, the university offers a discount of 53.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 75.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $5,439. Students from low-income families receive an average of $5,722 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Connecticut (no aid)

Tuition and fees$11,781
+ Room and board$13,876
+ Other expenses$3,550
Total cost$29,207
Affordability Score (42 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Connecticut (with average aid)

Total cost$29,207
- Grants and scholarships$5,439
Net price$23,768
Affordability Score (31 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Connecticut

Total cost$29,207
- Grants and scholarships$5,722
Net price$23,485
Affordability Score (21 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$25,185
+ Room and board$13,876
+ Other expenses$3,550
Total cost$42,611
Affordability Score (27 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$42,611
- Grants and scholarships$5,439
Net price$37,172
Affordability Score (9 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$42,611
- Grants and scholarships$5,722
Net price$36,889
Affordability Score (4 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at WestConn.

Projected Costs Between $107,169 and $262,613 For a Four Year Degree. Between $51,582 and $127,223 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Western Connecticut State University in 2020 - 2021 was $29,207. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.6% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $30,752 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $33,223, for a bachelor degree candidate ($31,554 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $127,906 over the course of four years ($62,306 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $190,167 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.2%. The expected two-year cost is $92,126.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Western Connecticut State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Connecticut

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%2.6%
Freshman year$25,309$25,589$30,752
Senior year$26,273$26,551$31,554
Total 2-year net price$51,582$52,140$62,306
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,651$19,863$23,736
Total monthly payment$594$600$717
Total amount paid$71,232$72,003$86,042
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%2.6%
Freshman year$25,309$25,589$30,752
Senior year$28,313$28,585$33,223
Total 4-year net price$107,169$108,275$127,906
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$40,827$41,249$48,727
Total monthly payment$1,233$1,246$1,472
Total amount paid$147,996$149,523$176,633

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.2%
Freshman year$39,646$39,927$45,347
Senior year$41,101$41,381$46,780
Total 2-year net price$80,748$81,308$92,126
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$30,762$30,975$35,097
Total monthly payment$929$936$1,060
Total amount paid$111,510$112,283$127,223
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.6%3.2%
Freshman year$39,646$39,927$45,347
Senior year$44,174$44,448$49,783
Total 4-year net price$167,531$168,643$190,167
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$63,823$64,247$72,446
Total monthly payment$1,928$1,941$2,188
Total amount paid$231,354$232,890$262,613

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Western Connecticut State University.

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