Crunch the Numbers: Undergraduate Costs
This program applies to all admitted students entering during 2023-24 and does not apply to graduate programs.
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 places like Wartburg. 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 classes, faculty advising/mentorship, and a strong alumni network.
What is the difference between sticker price and net price?
Sticker price is the total yearly cost of a college education, but net price is what you actually pay after scholarships and grants are factored in. Private colleges like Wartburg are more generous with financial aid dollars than lower-priced colleges. Take a look at the average net price comparisons below.
2022-23 Costs
| Tuition: | $46,740 |
| Student Support Services Fee: | $2,450 |
| Housing (approx) | $5,900 |
| Food (approx) | $4,380 |
| TOTAL | $59,470 |
| Average Net Price | $21,350 |
2023-24 Costs
| Tuition: | $48,490 |
| Student Support Services Fee: | $2,550 |
| Housing (approx) | $6,372* |
| Food (approx) | $4,690 |
| TOTAL | $62,102 |
| *Average Housing for First-Year Halls | $6,250 |
| TOTAL using First-Year Halls | $61,980 |
This is our cost, but what’s your net price?
In the average price below, we have included federal loans and on-campus work as additional resources toward a student’s cost.
*Average Price is Direct Cost of Attendance (Tuition, Fees, Room and Board) minus financial aid package
(federal, state, and Wartburg grants and scholarships, federal loans and on-campus employment.)
Average First-Year Student Financial Aid Package by Family Income Levels
Academic Year 2021-22
Average Net Price Comparison with Similar Liberal Arts Colleges
Information based on recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Many Iowa residents qualify for the Iowa Tuition Grant, which is only available if you attend a private college in Iowa and meet certain income requirements. When you add it to our minimum scholarship for admitted students, the cost is basically equal between Wartburg and Iowa’s state universities. See the chart below for details. These numbers only apply to Iowa residents who qualify for the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Wartburg vs. Average at Iowa Universities
|
|
Wartburg |
State University Average |
| Cost of Attendance (includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, personal expenses, and transportation) |
$61,870 |
$24,114 |
| Minimum Wartburg Scholarship |
– $30,000 |
– |
| Iowa Tuition Grant |
– $7,500 |
– |
| Federal Support (Work Study and Loans) |
– $8,000 |
– $8,000 |
| Total Cost |
$16,370 |
$16,114 |
You may qualify for additional scholarships beyond the cost listed above.
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