Washington University in St Louis: cost & net price by income
Saint Louis, Missouri
Here's what students actually pay to attend Washington University in St Louis after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $1,556 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $46,759. Published in-state tuition is $62,982. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$1,556/yr
- $30k–$48k$2,446/yr
- $48k–$75k$8,149/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,508/yr
- $110k+$46,759/yr
Washington University in St Louis cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $62,982
- Out-of-state tuition
- $62,982
- Students receiving aid
- 16%
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FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Washington University in St Louis cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Washington University in St Louis is about $1,556 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Washington University in St Louis?
- At Washington University in St Louis, published in-state tuition is $62,982 and out-of-state tuition is $62,982 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Washington University in St Louis worth the cost?
- FindU gives Washington University in St Louis a value grade of A — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)