Undergraduate fees for the academic year 2025-26 for scholars not receiving financial assistance at Washington University in St. Louis will be $68,240, reflecting an increase of $3,740 from the current rate of $64,500, as stated by Beverly Wendland, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs.

Rates for a shared accommodation for these students will vary between $13,970 and $14,568, while meal plans will range from $5,880 to $8,770. The student activities fee is set at $682, and the health and wellness fee will be $672.

Numerous students will pay less, contingent on the amount of financial aid they obtain. This will hinge on various factors, such as household earnings and the number of siblings currently enrolled in college. To enhance clarity regarding what families can anticipate in terms of expenses, WashU is the first institution in the nation to introduce a new Instant Net Price Estimator, which swiftly provides an estimated tuition range based on just two simple data points.

“Our aim is for each family to contribute what they can manage. This calculator is valuable in offering further transparency into the personalized cost of a WashU education,” Wendland expressed in a letter to parents and families. “We appreciate your ongoing support, especially in these times of financial unpredictability. We take our responsibility as custodians of your investment seriously and will persist in exploring new methods to operate the university efficiently while delivering students remarkable academic, research, and co-curricular experiences.”

Wendland also emphasized that this year’s increase is essential as the university faces a potentially substantial reduction in federal research funding as well as a likely rise in the federal endowment tax. “We remain dedicated to educational excellence and accessibility as we strategize and navigate the numerous policy changes currently being contemplated at the federal level. WashU will continue to address the financial requirements of our students through a variety of scholarships and initiatives,” Wendland stated.

Students eligible for need-based financial aid will be considered for the hikes in costs as well as any alterations in their families’ financial situations, and they are encouraged to reach out to Student Financial Services.

All university financial aid schemes, including the “no-loan” undergraduate financial assistance policy and the WashU Pledge that offers a complimentary undergraduate education to students in Missouri and southern Illinois with family incomes of $75,000 or lower, remain fully operational, Wendland affirmed.

An FAQ regarding tuition and the university’s financial resources was included with the letter.

Graduate, Professional, Continuing Education Programs, Fees

The following outlines the 2025-26 full-time tuition and fee schedules for the university’s graduate and professional programs, in addition to tuition for students participating in the School of Continuing & Professional Studies.

Graduate/Professional Programs in Arts & Sciences and the McKelvey School of Engineering: The tuition charge for graduate students in these disciplines will be $66,850 for 2025-26, marking an increase of $2,350.

Sam Fox Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design: The tuition fee for the Master of Architecture program will be $60,975 for the 2025-26 academic year, an increase of $1,949.

Sam Fox Graduate School of Art: The tuition charge for Master of Fine Arts programs will be $50,680 for the 2025-26 academic year, indicating an increase of $1,620.

Brown School: The tuition for first-year students in the Master of Social Work will be $49,210 for 2025-26, an increase of $1,200. The fee for the Master of Public Health program will be $43,710, an increase of $1,070.

Olin Business School Graduate Program: The tuition for the Master of Business Administration program will be $70,250 for 2025-26, an increase of $2,050; conversely, the Executive MBA program will be $148,500, reflecting an increase of $2,200.

School of Law: The tuition for the JD, JSD, LLM, and MLS programs will be $72,792 for 2025-26, an upsurge of $2,784.

School of Medicine: The tuition for first-year scholars in the School of Medicine will be $67,968 for 2025-26, a figure that will remain fixed throughout their four years of medical education. The tuition for the second-, third-, and fourth-year classes was set for four years upon their admission to medical school, and their annual tuition for 2025-26 will persist at $67,295, $67,295, and $65,976, respectively. The student fee will remain at $1,500, while the health fee will be $5,225, reflecting an increase of $1,045.

School of Continuing & Professional Studies: The tuition for 2025-26 will range from $440 to $1,248 per unit hour, an increase from the existing charge of $399 to $995 per credit hour.

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