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Western Connecticut State University Tuition and Fees

Western Connecticut State University is a public university located in Danbury, CT. Western Connecticut State University covers an area of 398 acres. Western Connecticut State University was founded in the year 1903. Western Connecticut State University is recognised by its official colors, navy blue and orange. In addition to over 5,082 undergraduate students, WCSU also boasts of over 582 students in its postgraduate courses, taking the total enrollment to over 5,664. To teach various course

$5,642

Tuition

$27,481

Cost of Attendance

$19,029

Net Price

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Western Connecticut State University Tuition and Fees

Western Connecticut State University is known for offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of streams, providing excellent training to students. Compared to the tuition fees charged at most institutions, the expense of education at WCSU is quite moderate. The average annual cost for students opting to pursue undergraduate programs at the university is estimated to be around $17,824, based on 2020 - 2021 official information. This amount includes the total tuition fees as well as other expenses. The housing costs $13,452, books and supplies cost $1,300, while the other expenses add up to $2,250.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,859	$23,367
Book & Supplies	$1,300	$1,300
Room & Board cost	$13,072	$13,072
Other Expenses	$2,250	$2,250
Total Cost of Attendance	$27,481	$39,989

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. The total tuition and fees for students attending Western Connecticut State University come out to be around $17,824 per year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,300 toward books and supplies, $13,452 for room and boarding charges, and $2,250 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $34,826 per year. Moreover, the tuition fees that the candidates have to pay stand at $11,344 and $24,304 for in-state and out-state students, respectively.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$19,029

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$18,440

$30,001 to $48,000

$18,146

$48,001 to $75,000

$18,892

$75,001 to $110,000

$21,146

$110,000+

$21,500

The net cost of attending Western Connecticut State University – the actual amount that students and their families are required to pay in a given year – varies depending on the candidate's annual family income. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At WCSU, the average net price is estimated to be around $18,110. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $17,431. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $16,327. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $17,959 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $19,084 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $21,341 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,859	$23,367
Room & Board Cost	$13,072	$13,072
Total Tuition & Fees	$23,931	$36,439

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Western Connecticut State University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $17,824 per year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $13,452 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $34,826.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$7,027	$18,102
Fees	$5,177	$6,445

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$587
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$512

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Western Connecticut State University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. The students, who enroll for graduate courses, will have to bear a cost per credit hour of $137. Western Connecticut State University also offers a wide range of online programs across 52 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$13,072	$13,072
Other Expense	$2,250	$2,250
Book & Supplies	$1,300	$1,300

As far as the housing and related charges are concerned, these expenses remain the same for both on-campus or off-campus candidates at WCSU. To note, students have to pay $15,702 per year toward these facilities. On the other hand, the room and board charges that the students have to pay total around $13,452 per year. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,300. Meanwhile, the other expenses that a student needs to plan for add up to $2,250.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$13,072

Off Campus

$13,072

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,250

Off Campus

$2,250

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,300

Off Campus

$1,300

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Undergraduate Certificate	NA	NA

Western Connecticut State University offers 17 online programs across 13 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at WCSU are projected to cost around $175,669 as per official data. For undergraduate students, the total expenses added up to $18,110 in 2018-2019, $19,029 in 2017-2018, and $16,972 in 2016-2017.

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