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Paying for WashU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what WashU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at WashU for families earning under $75,000 a year. WashU Pledge: free tuition, fees, room & board for families under $75k (U.S. citizens/PR); no-loan policy in all aid packages

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run WashU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$8,500/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$13,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$20,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$38,000/yr after aid
$110k+$62,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,900
Tuition & fees$62,900
Room & board$20,874
Average net price$25,800
Students on aid55%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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