Wesleyan University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,049

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,049

Cost of attendance at Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wesleyan University was $20,535. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University net price calculator

$20,535

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Connecticut and nationwide.

Connecticut's average	$13,638
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Wesleyan University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$20,535	$2,310 (10%)	$4,449	$4,800	$10,298	$14,835	$51,016
2021	$22,845	$992 (5%)	$4,782	$7,475	$11,936	$17,900	$49,134
2020	$21,853	$617 (3%)	$3,967	$7,740	$12,629	$19,821	$46,243
2019	$21,236	$3,015 (12%)	$5,287	$6,719	$12,190	$18,901	$43,600
2018	$24,251	$3,761 (18%)	$7,508	$7,790	$14,311	$23,564	$47,448
2017	$20,490	$1,767 (8%)	$5,647	$9,805	$11,996	$23,992	$42,819
2016	$22,257	$1,899 (8%)	$6,448	$6,886	$13,311	$26,241	$43,437
2015	$24,156	$2,419 (11%)	$6,009	$9,811	$15,753	$25,474	$45,187
2014	$21,737	--	$5,736	$8,727	$16,296	$22,947	$40,173

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Wesleyan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$82,245	$3,510 (4%)	$62,049	-	$1,200
2021	$78,735	$3,042 (4%)	$59,686	-	$1,200
2020	$75,693	$3,054 (4%)	$57,304	-	$1,200
2019	$72,639	$2,734 (4%)	$54,914	-	$1,200
2018	$69,905	$2,378 (4%)	$52,774	-	$1,200
2017	$67,527	$2,084 (3%)	$50,912	-	$1,200
2016	$65,443	$1,280 (2%)	$49,274	-	$1,200
2015	$64,163	$1,314 (2%)	$48,272	-	$1,300
2014	$62,849	$1,682 (3%)	$47,244	-	$1,300
2013	$61,167	--	$45,928	-	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Wesleyan University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $17,531 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Wesleyan University is $1,948 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Wesleyan University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Wesleyan University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,465

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Wesleyan University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $55.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Wesleyan University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,920	$1,920
For out-of-state students	$1,920	$1,920

Housing and Meal

**Wesleyan University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$17,531	19	3,063
2021	N/A	N/A	$16,384	19	2,975
2020	N/A	N/A	$15,724	19	2,964
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,060	19	2,937
2018	N/A	N/A	$14,466	0	2,888
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,950	0	2,908
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,504	0	2,872

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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