WashU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,866

Cost of attendance at Washington University in St Louis in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,866

Cost of attendance at Washington University in St Louis 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.

Missouri's average	$19,257
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 Washington University in St Louis was $28,298. 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 WashU

WashU net price calculator

$28,298

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

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of WashU 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	$28,298	$1,065 (4%)	$3,263	$4,928	$9,248	$27,028	$50,273
2021	$27,233	$125	$1,556	$2,446	$8,149	$23,508	$46,759
2020	$27,108	$823 (3%)	$5,273	$6,248	$11,832	$25,505	$45,758
2019	$27,931	$154	$5,724	$6,194	$12,089	$23,806	$44,365
2018	$27,777	$1,047 (4%)	$5,716	$6,580	$9,528	$21,665	$45,022
2017	$28,824	$4,437 (13%)	$10,518	$9,025	$13,208	$23,158	$44,102
2016	$33,261	$113	$11,457	$10,377	$17,051	$27,713	$46,889
2015	$33,374	$418 (1%)	$11,100	$12,227	$16,047	$28,458	$42,350
2014	$32,956	--	$7,781	$11,687	$18,354	$27,951	$43,876

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Washington University in St Louis'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	$81,620	$2,034 (3%)	$58,866	$21,596	$1,158
2021	$79,586	$2,676 (3%)	$57,386	$21,056	$1,144
2020	$76,910	$2,549 (3%)	$55,292	$20,492	$1,126
2019	$74,361	$2,386 (3%)	$53,399	$19,952	$1,010
2018	$71,975	$2,221 (3%)	$51,533	$19,450	$992
2017	$69,754	$2,003 (3%)	$49,770	$19,004	$980
2016	$67,751	$1,375 (2%)	$48,093	$18,681	$977
2015	$66,376	$2,621 (4%)	$46,467	$18,951	$958
2014	$63,755	$1,161 (2%)	$44,841	$17,977	$937
2013	$62,594	--	$43,705	$17,775	$1,114

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does WashU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 6,826 dormitories available to its students at $12,350 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WashU is $1,372 per month.
Does WashU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WashU for one academic year is $5,550, which works out to $617 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WashU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,158.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WashU 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: $3,696

If living off-campus, with family: $5,158

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,696
How much is WashU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WashU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Washington University in St Louis cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,406	$2,406
For out-of-state students	$2,406	$2,406

Housing and Meal

Washington University in St Louis offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Washington University in St Louis for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,550	$12,350	N/A	6,826
2021	$4,875	$12,328	N/A	7,134
2020	$5,250	$11,650	N/A	7,180
2019	$5,130	$11,310	N/A	7,295
2018	$5,024	$10,982	N/A	7,094
2017	$4,926	$10,670	N/A	6,976
2016	$4,794	$10,486	N/A	6,758

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Washington University in St Louis during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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