Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $62,982
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $62,982
- Average Net Price
- $22,117
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 15.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $20,778
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $20,778
- Books & Supplies
- $1,264
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $85,024
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 14.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,391 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,321 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $1,863 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $19,344 |
| $110,001+ | $42,712 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Despite a sticker price exceeding $85,000, most WashU families pay far less thanks to the university's deep pockets. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,391 annually, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay even less at $2,321. The average net price across all income levels sits at $22,117 per year. Over four years, that translates to roughly $88,500 for a typical family.
WashU graduates who borrow money leave with a median debt of $17,500, resulting in monthly payments around $186. Those payments become manageable quickly given that recent graduates earn a median of $57,622 in their first year out. The 87.88% loan repayment rate reflects both strong earning potential and reasonable debt loads.
Low-income families get the best deal here. WashU's generous endowment allows them to offer nearly full rides to families earning under $75,000, making this top education surprisingly accessible.
WashU graduates who borrow money leave with a median debt of $17,500, resulting in monthly payments around $186. Those payments become manageable quickly given that recent graduates earn a median of $57,622 in their first year out. The 87.88% loan repayment rate reflects both strong earning potential and reasonable debt loads.
Low-income families get the best deal here. WashU's generous endowment allows them to offer nearly full rides to families earning under $75,000, making this top education surprisingly accessible.
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