Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at WUSTL is $62,982. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.95% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $63,609.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $65,468 which is a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $24,242. The Living costs increased by 11.68% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Missouri schools with tuition changes from last year at Missouri colleges tuition change page.
WUSTL Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$60,590$21,706
2023-2024$62,982$24,242
Change % 2023-20243.95%11.68%
2024-2025$65,468$27,074
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Washington University in St Louis - COA
Washington University in St Louis - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Washington University in St Louis - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $62,366 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.93% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $53,574.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $64,194 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
WUSTL Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$60,590$21,706
2023-2024$62,366$24,242
Change % 2023-20242.93%11.68%
2024-2025$64,194$27,074
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Washington University in St Louis - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WUSTL. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $2,574. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,549.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$2,476
2023-2024$2,574
2024-2025$2,676
Graduate2022-2023$2,476
2023-2024$2,549
2024-2025$2,624
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Washington University in St Louis - Tuition per Credit Hour
Washington University in St Louis - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Washington University in St Louis and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Washington University in St Louis and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Washington University in St Louis$62,982
Saint Louis University$53,244
Maryville University of Saint Louis$27,166
Park University$16,400
Lindenwood University$21,100
Webster University$30,730

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WUSTL?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WUSTL is $267,523.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$64,504$66,063$67,660$69,295$267,523
Class of 2029Fall 2025$66,063$67,660$69,295$70,970$273,989
Class of 2030Fall 2026$67,660$69,295$70,970$72,685$280,611
Class of 2031Fall 2027$69,295$70,970$72,685$74,442$287,393
Class of 2032Fall 2028$70,970$72,685$74,442$76,242$294,339

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $378,085.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Washington University in St Louis.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$90,837$93,249$95,727$98,272$378,085
Class of 2029Fall 2025$93,249$95,727$98,272$100,886$388,135
Class of 2030Fall 2026$95,727$98,272$100,886$103,572$398,457
Class of 2031Fall 2027$98,272$100,886$103,572$106,330$409,060
Class of 2032Fall 2028$100,886$103,572$106,330$109,163$419,951

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 44% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $178,709.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Washington University in St Louis.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$40,993$43,405$45,883$48,428$178,709
Class of 2029Fall 2025$43,405$45,883$48,428$51,042$188,759
Class of 2030Fall 2026$45,883$48,428$51,042$53,728$199,081
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,428$51,042$53,728$56,486$209,684
Class of 2032Fall 2028$51,042$53,728$56,486$59,319$220,575

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Washington University in St Louis.
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Washington University in St Louis 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$62,982$1,264 $24,242
Graduate$62,366 $1,264$24,242
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