Washington College's published cost of attendance is $73,314. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,804, families in the lower-middle range pay around $22,722, middle-income families pay about $25,068, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $26,760, and higher-income families pay around $33,980.
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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) | $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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,804 |
| $30–48k | $22,722 |
| $48–75k | $25,068 |
| $75–110k | $26,760 |
| $110k+ | $33,980 |
Washington College's published cost of attendance is $73,314. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $17,804, families in the lower-middle range pay around $22,722, middle-income families pay about $25,068, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $26,760, and higher-income families pay around $33,980. Azimuth ranks Washington College #1265 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. Washington College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (FAFSA), state, and institutional sources. The college participates in federal Pell Grants and Direct Loan programs, and work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. The gap between published sticker price and actual net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,956, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,726; 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 $58,768, median federal debt of $26,956 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 Washington College earn median 4-year earnings of $58,768, placing the institution in the 38.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,553 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Washington College in the 6.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Washington College #1269 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Washington College's concentration in Social Sciences. Business Administration is the largest program with 50 graduates, anchoring the institution's degree output. The Psychology, General program graduates 34 students earning median 4-year earnings of $44,955 — 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 26 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,165, at 1.0x benchmark, while Natural Resources Conservation and Research and Political Science round out the top programs with 20 and 20 graduates respectively, earning $46,831 and $69,018 at 0.9x and 1.1x benchmark.
