Washington University increases tuition by 5%, citing lost federal funding

Washington University increases tuition by 5%, citing lost federal funding

ST. LOUIS -- Washington University announced last week it plans to implement the largest tuition increase in over a decade, citing a cap on federal government funding for the hike. According to a news release, undergraduate tuition for students who do not receive financial aid will be $68,240 during the 2025-2026 school year, which is $3,740 more than the current rate of $64,500. The university's leadership noted the increase as a "necessary mov…