Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Washington University in St Louis Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Washington University in St Louis covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$62,982
Out-of-state tuition
$62,982
Average net price
$22,117
Last updated August 7, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Washington University in St Louis Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$83,476
4-year attendance
$333,904
4-year tuition
$251,928
4-year net price
$88,468
Washington University in St Louis Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $4,391 | $79,085 | $366/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,321 | $81,155 | $193/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $1,863 | $81,613 | $155/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,344 | $64,132 | $1,612/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $42,712 | $40,764 | $3,559/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Washington University in St Louis Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $108,627 | ~19 months |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | $99,768 | ~21 months |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $90,605 | ~23 months |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $89,930 | ~23 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $83,311 | ~25 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's Degree | $77,331 | ~27 months |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $66,886 | ~31 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $61,591 | ~34 months |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,582 | ~34 months |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $57,989 | ~36 months |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $48,193 | ~44 months |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $47,010 | ~45 months |
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Washington University in St Louis ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Washington University in St Louis Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
15.89%
Federal loan rate
14.26%
Median completer debt
$17,500
Median monthly payment
$186