The published cost isn’t your final price.
When you apply, you will see how our need-based financial aid and scholarship programs make a WashU education truly affordable for you and your family. Questions? We’re here to help.
Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2025-26
University charges
| Tuition | $68,240 |
| Student activity fee | $682 |
| Student health and wellness fee | $672 |
| Average housing and food (university meal plan)* | $23,338 |
| Total university charges | $92,932 |
*Housing and food (university meal plan) rates depend on the room and meal plan selected. The costs above are for full-time undergraduate students. Housing and food (university meal plan) are based on a modern double-room in university housing and the Platinum Plan meal plan. Changes to housing or meal plans will result in a corresponding change to financial aid. Expenses not billed by the university will vary by student.
Other expense estimates
These expenses are not billed by the university. The estimates below are based on surveys of current WashU students.
| Books and supplies* | $1,357 |
| Travel^ | $1,011 |
| Miscellaneous** | $2,695 |
| Total Other Estimated Expenses | $5,063 |
*Actual cost for books and supplies is determined by the classes you take, if you rent vs. 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.
You’ve seen the published price, now calculate your cost.
Our cost estimation tools, which have been designed to give you an estimate of what your family may be expected to pay to attend WashU. These tools vary in terms of how much information you need to enter to get a sense of the amount of financial aid you might receive. Start with our Initial Net Price Estimator—all you need to enter is your family income and the number of siblings in college.
Instant estimate
The Instant Net Price Estimator provides a quick ballpark range of your cost to attend WashU. Simply enter your family income and the number of siblings in college, and you’ll get an initial look at what a WashU education may cost you.
Please note the following: Students with noncustodial parents should use this tool separately for each parent and add the results. Estimates may be less precise for students whose parents are self-employed or small business owners This tool is not applicable to international students.
Detailed estimates
Now that you have a general sense of what a WashU education might cost, it’s time to drill down to a more specific estimate.
We offer two cost calculators that allow you to provide more detailed financial information.
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.
Net Price Calculator
This calculator asks more in-depth questions to generate an estimate of your net price. The calculator takes no more than twenty minutes to complete.
Health insurance
The university requires all full-time, degree-seeking students to have health insurance. The WashU Student Health Insurance Plan is billed to students in the fall semester, but the coverage is for a full 12 months. To opt out of the plan, you must prove that you have adequate coverage through another plan by September 5.
WashU graduate and professional school costs
Financial aid, for many students, is an important consideration in the decision to pursue higher education. For admission to a graduate program, you should apply directly to the school or department in which you are interested.