General Cost & Scholarship Information
This page contains general information on the costs of attending Western, the College Opportunity Fund, and scholarship opportunities for incoming students.
Costs 2009-2010
ESTIMATED average budget for the 2009-10 Academic Year for students living in Escalante complex with a 15-meal per week plan:
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
| Tuition | $ 3,140* | $12,336 |
| Fees (required) | $ 924 | $ 924 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1,500 | $ 1,500 |
| Room** | $ 4,742 | $ 4,742 |
| Board** | $ 3,582 | $ 3,582 |
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Transportation & Personal |
$ 2,797 | $ 3,265 |
| Total Yearly Cost | $16,685 |
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*Resident students must apply for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend to be eligible. Full-time rate is based on 12 credits a semester. Part-time rates are $130.84/hour for residents and $514.00/hour for non-residents plus appropriate fees.
**Click here to view all 2009-2010 room and board choices and prices.
Last year 70% of our students received grants, loans, scholarships or work study awards. The average financial aid package including loans award is about $6625 per year. For more information, please visit Financial Aid or call them at 970-943-3085. There are many opportunities for financial aid at Western. We offer a wide range of scholarships, grants and loans to help you pay for college. Western's Title IV code (that's the institution number you need to list when you complete and submit the FAFSA) is 001372.
Scholarships for Fall 2010 Incoming Students:
Freshmen - Non Residents from WUE* states
Freshmen - Non Residents from non WUE* states
*WUE states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
Transfer students - Colorado Residents
Transfer students - Non Residents
If you are a current WSC student - see the Financial Aid page for your scholarship opportunities.
