by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Western Connecticut State University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The total cost of attendance at Western Connecticut State University fell between $24,534.00 and up to $28,034.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $24,534.00 in-state versus $28,034.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $13,401.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,133.00 |
| Total cost | $24,534.00 |
| That is 27% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,534.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,273.00 |
| Net price | $17,261.00 |
| That is 10% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,534.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,370.00 |
| Net price | $13,164.00 |
| That is 32% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,901.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,133.00 |
| Total cost | $28,034.00 |
| That is 46% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,034.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,273.00 |
| Net price | $20,761.00 |
| That is 8% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $28,034.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,370.00 |
| Net price | $16,664.00 |
| That is 13% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $13,164.00 | $17,261.00 | $24,534.00 |
| Senior year | $13,164.00 | $17,261.00 | $24,534.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $52,656.00 | $69,044.00 | $98,136.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,060.00 | $26,303.00 | $37,386.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $606.00 | $795.00 | $1,129.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,716.00 | $95,347.00 | $135,522.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $13,164.00 | $17,261.00 | $24,534.00 |
| Senior year | $13,164.00 | $17,261.00 | $24,534.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $26,328.00 | $34,522.00 | $49,068.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,030.00 | $13,152.00 | $18,693.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $303.00 | $397.00 | $565.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,358.00 | $47,674.00 | $67,761.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,664.00 | $20,761.00 | $28,034.00 |
| Senior year | $16,664.00 | $20,761.00 | $28,034.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $66,656.00 | $83,044.00 | $112,136.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $25,394.00 | $31,637.00 | $42,720.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $767.00 | $956.00 | $1,290.00 |
| Total amount paid | $92,050.00 | $114,681.00 | $154,856.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,664.00 | $20,761.00 | $28,034.00 |
| Senior year | $16,664.00 | $20,761.00 | $28,034.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $33,328.00 | $41,522.00 | $56,068.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,697.00 | $15,818.00 | $21,360.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $384.00 | $478.00 | $645.00 |
| Total amount paid | $46,025.00 | $57,340.00 | $77,428.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below. |
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $17,604.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,617.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,055.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $15,942.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,697.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,825.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,946.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Western Connecticut State University Net Price Calculator, or reach out to the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Western Connecticut State University is $17,002.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,000.00 |
| 25th | $6,808.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,002.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $34,500.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,661.00 |
| Middle income | $17,000.00 |
| High income | $15,750.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $2,911.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,501.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
First-generation graduates from Western Connecticut State University graduate with $2,501.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Western Connecticut State University stands at $4,700.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Western Connecticut State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.2% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Western Connecticut State University come to $318,221,109.00 across 17,309 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 61 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,775.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Western Connecticut State University, the questions below are worth your time:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.