Cost of Attendance

Few investments in life create more possibilities than a college degree, but the ability to pay should not be a barrier to access transformative experiences like a Wartburg education. Wartburg College recently announced The Wartburg Commitment, which ensures greater access for all students through a lower sticker price, targeted scholarship programs, and funding to support experiential education.

Wartburg College is committed to making its distinctive experiential academic programs accessible and affordable for students. Many families falsely believe a private education is out of reach financially and miss the opportunity for generous scholarships available at Wartburg. Let us help you crunch the numbers. Contact the Wartburg Financial Aid Office at finaid@wartburg.edu or 319-352-8262.

2025-26 Direct & Indirect Costs

Choose the scenario below that applies to you for a cost breakdown.

Direct Costs

Billed by Wartburg
Please note all costs below do not include scholarships or other types of aid available.

Item	Cost
Item: Tuition	Cost: $26,,000
Item: Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee)	Cost: $1,300
Item: Housing (average)	Cost: $6,810
Item: Food	Cost: $5,600
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$39,710

Indirect Costs

Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.

Item	Cost
Item: Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	Cost: $1,264
Item: Transportation	Cost: $1,594
Item: Personal Expenses	Cost: $2,175
Item: Loan Fees	Cost: $79
Item: Food Allowance	Cost: $298
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$5,410

Direct Costs

Billed by Wartburg
Please note all costs below do not include scholarships or other types of aid available.

Item	Cost
Item: Tuition	Cost: $26,,000
Item: Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee)	Cost: $1,300
Item: Off-campus Fee	Cost: $1,200
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$28,500

Indirect Costs

Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.

Item	Cost
Item: Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	Cost: $1,264
Item: Transportation	Cost: $1,594
Item: Personal Expenses	Cost: $2,175
Item: Loan Fees	Cost: $79
Item: Food Allowance	Cost: $5,600
Item: Housing Allowance	Cost: $6,810
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$18,302

Direct Costs

Billed by Wartburg
Please note all costs below do not include scholarships or other types of aid available.

Item	Cost
Item: Tuition	Cost: $26,,000
Item: Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee)	Cost: $1,300
Item: Off-campus Fee	Cost: $1,200
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	$28,500

Indirect Costs

Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.

Item	Cost
Item: Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	Cost: $1,264
Item: Transportation	Cost: $1,594
Item: Personal Expenses	Cost: $2,175
Item: Loan Fees	Cost: $79
Item: Food Allowance	Cost: $2,736
Item: Housing Allowance	Cost: $3,228
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$11,076

Direct Costs – Part Time

Billed by Wartburg

Item	Cost
Item: Tuition (per course credit)	Cost: $2,900
Item: Part Time Fee	Cost: $310
Item: Housing (average)	Cost: $6,810
Item: Food	Cost: $5,600
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	Cost will depend on number of course credits.

Indirect Costs

Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.

Item	Cost
Item: Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	Cost: $316-$948*
Item: Transportation	Cost: $1,594
Item: Personal Expenses	Cost: $2,175
Item: Loan Fees	Cost: $79
Item: Food Allowance	Cost: $298
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$4,462-$5,094

*Total cost will depend on the number of course credits.

Direct Costs – Part Time

Billed by Wartburg

Item	Cost
Item: Tuition (per course credit)	Cost: $2,900
Item: Part Time Fee	Cost: $310
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS	Cost will depend on number of course credits.

Indirect Costs

Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.

Item	Cost
Item: Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	Cost: $316-$948*
Item: Transportation	Cost: $2,374
Item: Personal Expenses	Cost: $1,395
Item: Loan Fees	Cost: $79
Item: Food Allowance	Cost: $5,600
Item: Housing Allowance	Cost: $6,810
TOTAL INDIRECT COSTS	$16,574-$17,206

*Total cost will depend on the number of course credits.

Special Circumstances

Students with other circumstances are encouraged to contact the Wartburg Financial Aid Office at finaid@wartburg.edu or 319-352-8262 for assistance calculating their cost of attendance. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to:

Students with dependents
Students living on a military base
Students with a disability
Students engaged in distance education
Students engaged in a cooperative education program
Incarcerated students
Studying abroad

Miscellaneous Fees

Below is a list of potential fees you may encounter during your time as a student.
Courses requiring additional fees can be found here.

Item	Cost
Item: Overload fee (more than 4.5 credits in a term)	Cost: $2,900 per course credit
Item: Summer school tuition	Cost: $1,950 per course credit
Item: Summer school fee	Cost: $155
Item: Student teaching fee	Cost: $500
Item: Independent study/arranged study fee	Cost: $515.00 per course credit
Item: Music fees (private instruction for 13 half-hour lessons)	Cost: $515
Item: Extended instruction fee	Cost: $205
Item: Motor vehicle registration/parking fee	Cost: $175-$350
Item: Off-campus fee	Cost: $600 per term – Fall/Winter
Item: Part-time tuition	Cost: $2,900 per course credit
Item: Part-time fee	Cost: $155 per term – Fall/Winter
Item: Professional licensure/certification fee	Cost: Varies*

*Will depend on testing agency, not billed by Wartburg

Discover the value of a Wartburg education.

Choose the right school for you that will set you up for success. The Wartburg educational experience provides excellent value for the investment with personal attention, hands-on learning, small class sizes, faculty advising/mentorship, and a strong alumni network.

According to national statistics, many students attending state schools will take five years or more to complete their degree. At Wartburg, nearly all students finish in four years. Taking into account the cost of 1-2 additional years of education along with potential lost income, a Wartburg degree has real value.

Average Net Price After Financial Aid Scholarships & Grant Opportunities