Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Washington College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$55K
+
Room
$18K
+
Books
$906
=
Sticker Price
$73,314
$55K+$18K+$906=$73,314
Your Family Income
Sticker
$73,314
−
Your Aid
$48,246
=
Net Price
$25,068
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Washington College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$73,314
Tuition and Fees
$55,326
Room and Board
$18,250
Books and Supplies
$906
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$45,416
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$27,898
Washington College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,804
$30–48k
$22,722
$48–75k
$25,068
$75–110k
$26,760
$110k+
$33,980
Understanding Your Aid Package
Washington College has a sticker price of $73,314 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: $73,314/year
Average aid: $45,416 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$25,068/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,804/year
23% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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23%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
16%
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$26,956
Range (25th–75th)$10,750 – $24,250
Median Parent PLUS Loans$54,726
Debt Manageability
0.46x
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)
$65,518
Earnings Growth
+34%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-19,553
6th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$47,119
25th %ile
$93,980
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington College Cost & Financial Aid
Washington College's published tuition is $73,314 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $25,068—a difference of $48,246.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $17,804 at Washington College. 23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Washington 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 Washington College graduates is $26,956, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $33,980 at Washington College—still $39,334 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
