Wartburg College's published cost of attendance is $64,359. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,688, families in the lower-middle income range pay around $20,751, middle-income families pay about $27,056, families in the upper-middle income range pay approximately $28,873, and higher-income families pay around $38,864.
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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) | $64,359 |
| Tuition and Fees | $26,250 |
| Room and Board | $11,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,234 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,451 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $32,908 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,688 |
| $30–48k | $20,751 |
| $48–75k | $27,056 |
| $75–110k | $28,873 |
| $110k+ | $38,864 |
Wartburg College's published cost of attendance is $64,359. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,688, families in the lower-middle income range pay around $20,751, middle-income families pay about $27,056, families in the upper-middle income range pay approximately $28,873, and higher-income families pay around $38,864. Azimuth ranks Wartburg College #1283 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Wartburg College's aid structure is need-based, with families applying through the FAFSA to demonstrate financial need. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for most students, and work-study is available as part of aid packages. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the specific aid package each family receives depends on individual circumstances and the college's assessment of demonstrated need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,152; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,373, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Wartburg College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,373, placing the institution in the 33.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,559 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Wartburg College in the 30.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Wartburg College #715 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 51.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in Business programs, which account for 24% of degrees. Business/Commerce, General is the largest program with 76 graduates earning median earnings of $74,824. Biology, General and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas also contribute to the institution's earnings profile, with graduates earning $67,036 and $48,074 respectively. These figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to IA's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $34,809 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
