Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $88,488. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,790 |
| Housing & meals | $20,778 |
| Books & supplies | $1,264 |
| Personal & travel | $3,464 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,808 |
| Total cost of attendance | $88,488 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Washington University in St Louis net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Washington University in St Louis has the 34th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Drury University | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 |
| 31 | Park University | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 |
| 32 | Mission University | $21,383 | 44% | $38,641 |
| 33 | Southwest Baptist University | $21,677 | 55% | $43,112 |
| 34 | Washington University in St Louis | $21,786 | 94% | $86,182 |
| 35 | Culver-Stockton College | $21,983 | 39% | $46,092 |
| 36 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | $22,066 | 66% | $62,105 |
| 37 | Columbia College | $22,715 | 42% | $45,378 |
| 38 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $22,766 | 51% | $48,991 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Washington University in St Louis costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | 12% | $21,786 | 94% | $86,182 | This school |
| College of the Ozarks | 12% | $6,100 | 64% | $41,592 | |
| William Jewell College | 38% | $17,562 | 68% | $59,268 | |
| Saint Louis University | 75% | $24,398 | 80% | $70,783 | |
| Lindenwood University | 57% | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Washington University in St Louis would cost you $15,686 more per year than College of the Ozarks, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Washington University in St Louis, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$43,470).
- Washington University in St Louis gives aided families $39,068 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Washington University in St Louis | College of the Ozarks | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,790 | $22,320 | +$43,470 |
| Books & supplies | $1,264 | $1,100 | +$164 |
| Housing & meals | $20,778 | $8,500 | +$12,278 |
| Personal & travel | $3,464 | $2,844 | +$620 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,808 | −$1,030 | −$1,778 |
| Sticker price | $88,488 | $33,734 | +$54,754 |
| Average grants | −$66,702 | −$27,634 | −$39,068 |
| You pay | $21,786 | $6,100 | +$15,686 |
“+” means Washington University in St Louis costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Washington University in St Louis cost questions
How much is tuition at Washington University in St Louis?
Tuition and fees are $65,790 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Washington University in St Louis?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $88,488 a year.
What do families actually pay at Washington University in St Louis?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,786 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $1,716; $48–75k pay $5,578; $110k+ pay $42,170.
How much debt do Washington University in St Louis graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 1.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Washington University in St Louis overview