Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Wagner College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$53K
+
Room
$16K
+
Books
$1,068
=
Sticker Price
$65,574
$53K+$16K+$1,068=$65,574
Your Family Income
Sticker
$65,574
−
Your Aid
$40,644
=
Net Price
$24,930
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Wagner College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$65,574
Tuition and Fees
$53,200
Room and Board
$16,485
Books and Supplies
$1,068
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$37,333
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$28,241
Wagner College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$20,993
$30–48k
$21,944
$48–75k
$24,930
$75–110k
$28,217
$110k+
$32,604
Understanding Your Aid Package
Wagner College has a sticker price of $65,574 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $65,574/year
Average aid: $37,333 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$24,930/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$20,993/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
28%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,000
Range (25th–75th)$10,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$53,829
Debt Manageability
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,360
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$17,485
94th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$47,410
25th %ile
$108,167
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Wagner College Cost & Financial Aid
Wagner College's published tuition is $65,574 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $24,930—a difference of $40,644.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $20,993 at Wagner College. 24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Wagner College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Wagner College graduates is $25,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $265 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $32,604 at Wagner College—still $32,970 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
