Published cost of attendance is $65,144. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,586, middle-income families pay around $18,175, higher-income families pay approximately $30,511.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,144 |
| Tuition and Fees | $50,800 |
| Room and Board | $14,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$40,808 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,336 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,586 |
| $30–48k | $13,526 |
| $48–75k | $18,175 |
| $75–110k | $18,681 |
| $110k+ | $30,511 |
Published cost of attendance is $65,144. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $16,586, middle-income families pay around $18,175, higher-income families pay approximately $30,511. Azimuth ranks Wabash College #1030 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 27.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,000. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $68,626, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Wabash College earn median 4-year earnings of $68,626, placing Wabash College in the 72.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Wabash College #229 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects both the college's focus on liberal arts education and its ability to position graduates into stable, well-paying careers across multiple fields. Wabash College's program portfolio is anchored in Social Sciences, which represents the largest share of degrees and drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies is the highest-earning program with 28 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $65,605, performing at 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. The Economics program graduates 23 students earning $87,372, while Political Science with 21 graduates reaches $74,061. The breadth of outcomes across these programs—ranging from $74,061 to $65,605—reflects Wabash College's strength in preparing students for careers that reward analytical and communication skills developed through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.
