Western Connecticut State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $29,293 Out-of-state: $41,982 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $10,418 Out-of-state: $23,107 |
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Room and Board |
$12,622 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
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Other Expenses |
$4,953 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
Western Connecticut State University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001380 | Free |
| Institution's own form |
Western Connecticut State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 583 (87.3%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 481 (82.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 471 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 48 (10.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 32% |
| Average Award | $8,443 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 437 (92.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,810 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 352 (74.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,304 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 11 (2.3%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 5 (.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,546 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,436 (80.9%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,891 (84.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,814 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 223 (7.9%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 45% |
| Average Award | $8,426 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 2,407 (85.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,251 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 2,290 (81.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,289 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 40 (1.4%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 31 (.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,195 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 77% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $31,229 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Western Connecticut State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
103 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,478 |