by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Washington University in St Louis, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Washington University in St Louis were $65,790 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for were $1,290; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 |
| Total | $65,790 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Washington University in St Louis charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Washington University in St Louis costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Washington University in St Louis sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Washington University in St Louis Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Washington University in St Louis has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,750 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,420 |
| One Year Ago | $61,750 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,500 |
This chart shows the way tuition at WUSTL has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $68,719 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.78%, so cost a year out lands around $68,275.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $68,275 |
| In 2 Years | $70,854 |
| In 3 Years | $73,531 |
| In 4 Years | $76,309 |
| In 5 Years | $79,192 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $288,969.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Washington University in St Louis, go to the Washington University in St Louis Financial Aid page.
