Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MOPrivate nonprofitRank 25 of 1,732Traditional rank 13 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,391 |
| $30–48k | $2,321 |
| $48–75k | $1,863 |
| $75–110k | $19,344 |
| $110k+ | $42,712 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $60,590 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $62,982 |
| Change | $2,392 (+3.9%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $20,778 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +17.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 94% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 96% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 20% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 16% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,975 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $10,881 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $38,498 | $5,506 |
| Rockhurst University | $34,253 | $3,464 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | $27,721 | $865 |
| Drury University | $25,282 | $370 |
| Fontbonne University | $24,175 | $4,269 |
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