WashU is affordable, and we are here to see you to and through college. 

Here’s how we make it happen: 

  • We meet 100% of your family’s demonstrated financial need without loans.
  • We provide you with a personal financial aid counselor who will work with you throughout your four years.
  • We work with you if your financial circumstances change.

If you don’t apply, you won’t have the chance to see how our need-based financial aid and scholarship programs can help you and your family. Use our cost calculators to get a better estimate of your expected family contribution to attend WashU. If you have questions, we’re here to help.

Learn about Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees

University Charges for the 2024-25 academic year

Tuition

$64,500

Student activity fee

$644

Student health and wellness fee

$646

Average housing and food

$21,854

Total university charges

$87,644

*Room and board rates depend on the room and meal plan selected. The costs above are for full time undergraduate students. Housing and food are based on a modern double-room in university housing and the Platinum Plan meal plan. Expenses not billed by the university will vary by student.

OTHER EXPENSE ESTIMATES

Books and supplies*

$1,304

Travel^

$972

Miscellaneous**

$2,603

*Actual cost for books and supplies is determined by the classes you take, if you rent v. purchase, where you get them, etc. Some programs may require the purchase of specific computer equipment.

^Will you fly or drive? What is the approximate cost round-trip? Estimate four trips per academic year for travel.

**Clothing, personal essentials, recreation, etc.Personal, non-education expenses vary by student.

Health Insurance

The university requires all full-time degree-seeking students to have health insurance. The Washington University Student Health Insurance Plan is billed to students in the fall semester. To opt out of the plan you must prove that you have adequate coverage through another plan by September 5th. For more information about the health insurance requirement and waiver process, visit Student Health Services.

Student Health Services

Calculate your cost

We encourage you to utilize our cost calculators—both have been designed to give you an estimate of your family’s financial contribution to WashU. Each will ask you a series of questions, which will help determine the monetary value of your financial aid award and scholarships.

MyInTuition

This calculator asks six basic financial questions to provide you with a quick estimate of college costs, and works best for families with less complex financial situations.

MyInTuition

Net Price Calculator

This calculator asks more in-depth questions to generate an estimate of your net price. The calculator takes no more than 20 minutes to complete.

Net Price Calculator