Published cost of attendance is $64,359. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $21,688, middle-income families pay around $27,056, higher-income families pay approximately $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 |
Published cost of attendance is $64,359. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $21,688, middle-income families pay around $27,056, higher-income families pay approximately $38,864. Azimuth ranks Wartburg College #1283 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 10.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $27,152. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,373, 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 Wartburg College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,373, placing Wartburg College 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 the institution 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. Program outcomes vary by major. Business/Commerce, General reports 76 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $74,824. Biology, General reports 31 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $67,036. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas reports 27 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,074. Psychology, General reports 24 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,110.
