Financial Aid at WCSU
Financial Aid Amount Received
$6,277 (39.00% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
59% of 3,799 students
2,477 undergraduate students (59% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at Western Connecticut State University. The percentage of students who received financial aid average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Connecticut.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Albertus Magnus College and Holy Apostles College and Seminary, the percentage of students who received financial aid is higher (the average of the schools is 52.00%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $6,277 and the average loan amount is $6,285. The average financial aid amount is 39.00% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $16,095).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,477 | 59% | $15,549,185 | $6,277 |
| Pell Grants | 1,380 | 33% | $6,324,723 | $4,583 |
| Federal Students Loans | 2,081 | 50% | $13,078,762 | $6,285 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 500 students have received one or more types of financial aid at Western Connecticut State University.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $9,057 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $6,418.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at Western Connecticut State University.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 549 | 79% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 500 | 72% | $4,528,673 | $9,057 |
| Federal Grants | 254 | 36% | $1,301,567 | $5,124 |
| Pell Grants | 254 | 36% | $1,209,493 | $4,762 |
| Other Federal Grants | 31 | 4% | $92,074 | $2,970 |
| State/Local Grants | 415 | 59% | $1,772,239 | $4,270 |
| Institutional Grants | 334 | 48% | $1,454,867 | $4,356 |
| Student Loans | 411 | 59% | $2,637,924 | $6,418 |
| Federal Student Loans | 400 | 57% | $1,995,327 | $4,988 |
| Other Student Loans | 45 | 6% | $642,597 | $14,280 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at Western Connecticut State University.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $3,418,424 | $5,976 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 243 | 209 | $1,794,544 | $7,385 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 128 | 86 | $902,241 | $7,049 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 46 | 46 | $253,629 | $5,514 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 81 | 80 | $327,516 | $4,043 |
| $110,001 - more | 74 | 68 | $140,494 | $1,899 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At Western Connecticut State University, for the first-time/full-time students, 681 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 17 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 681 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 17 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At Western Connecticut State University, 236 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 30 students live off-campus. In addition, 223 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 236 |
| Living Off-Campus | 30 |
| Living with Family | 223 |
| Un-known | 0 |