1. Financial Aid
  2. Tuition & Fees

Making Washington College Affordable

We believe cost should not stand between a talented student and an exceptional Washington College education. That's why we invest significantly in scholarships and financial aid to help families make Washington College possible. 

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Tuition & Fees

Three things to know...

$28K

Average paid per student

for tuition, fees, housing, and food annually

$48M

Total gift aid awarded

includes state, federal, and institutional grants and scholarships

$1.5M

Total paid to student workers

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Cost of Attendance 2026-27

Direct Costs New Students Returning Students
Tuition* and Fees** $58,704 $58,182
Housing (average room cost) $9,350 $10,094
Food (platinum meal plan) $9,232 $9,232
Total Direct Costs $77,286

$77,508
     
Indirect Costs    
Transportation $1,192 $1,192
Personal $1,960 $1,960
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $938 $938
Loan Fees $66 $66
Total Cost of Attendance $81,442

$81,664

*Tuition amount is for 12-20 credits
**includes New Student orientation fee of $522 for the first semester only

Direct Costs Off Campus Living at Home
Tuition* and Fees** $58,704 $58,704
Total Direct Costs $58,704

$58,704
     
Indirect Costs    
Housing and Food $19,870 $10,154
Transportation $2,368 $2,368
Personal $2,030 $2,030
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment $938 $938
Loan Fees $66 $66
Total Cost of Attendance $83,976

$74260

*Tuition amount is for 12-20 credits
**includes New Student orientation fee of $522 for the first semester only

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Washington College students receive aid?
Approximately 85% of the student body receives some form of need-based financial aid or merit-based scholarship award.
Does WC participate in a tuition payment plan that allows installment payments for each semester's bill?
For a modest annual fee, Washington College families can make their college payments in 5 month installments per semester.
Will your institution meet my full financial need?
The percentage of demonstrated need that is met by the College's aid award varies from student to student. Meeting full demonstrated need is not the policy of Washington College.
Will the amount of merit or need-based aid increase if I took more than 20 hours in a semester?
No. Your institutional aid is based on a credit load of 12-20 credit hours. You may receive other sources of aid to assist you in paying for overload charges such as Parent PLUS or private loans.