Cost of Attendance 2023-24
Cost of Attendance 2023-24
Please note all costs below do not include scholarships or other types of aid available.
Click here to view information about average net price after financial aid is included.
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.
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.
Direct Costs
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$48,490.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$2,550.00 |
|
Housing (average) |
$6,372.00 |
|
Food |
$4,690.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$62,102.00 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
| Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,190.00 |
|
Transportation |
$650.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$688.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$72.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$250.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$2,850.00 |
Direct Costs
Billed by Wartburg
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$48,490.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$2,550.00 |
|
Off-campus Fee |
$1,200.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$52,240.00 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,190.00 |
|
Transportation |
$650.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$688.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$72.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$6,372.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$4,940.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$13,912.00 |
Direct Costs – Full Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$48,490.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$2,550.00 |
|
Off-campus Fee |
$1,200.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$52,240.00 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
| Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,190.00 |
|
Transportation |
$870.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$468.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$72.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$2,872.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$2,366.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$7,838.00 |
Direct Costs – Part Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition (per course credit) |
$2,800.00 |
|
Part Time Fee |
$145.00 |
|
Housing (average) |
$6,372.00 |
|
Food |
$4,690.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$* |
*Total cost will depend on the 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 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$298.00-$893.00* |
|
Transportation |
$650.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$688.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$72.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$250.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$1,958.00- $2,553.00 |
*Total cost will depend on the number of course credits.
Direct Costs – Part Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition (per course credit) |
$2,800.00 |
|
Part Time Fee |
$145.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$* |
*Total cost will depend on the 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 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$300.00 -$893.00 |
|
Transportation |
$650.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$688.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$72.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$2,872.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$2,366.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$6,948.00- $7,541.00* |
*Total cost will depend on the number of course credits.
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:
Miscellaneous Fees
Below is a list of potential fees you may encounter during your time as a student.
| Overload fee (more than 4.5 credits in a term) |
$2,800.00 per course credit |
| Summer school tuition |
$1,850.00 per course credit |
| Summer school fee |
$145.00 |
| Student teaching fee |
$500.00 |
| Independent study/arranged study fee |
$485.00 per course credit |
| Music fees (private instruction for 13 half-hour lessons) |
$490.00 |
| Extended instruction fee |
$200.00 |
| Internship fee |
$215.00 |
| Transfer credit fee |
$140.00 |
| Motor vehicle registration/parking fee |
$120.00-$330.00 |
| Off-campus fee |
$600.00 per term – Fall/Winter |
| Part-time tuition |
$2,800.00 per course credit |
| Part-time fee |
$145.00 |
| Professional licensure/certification fee |
Varies* |
*Will depend on testing agency, not billed by Wartburg
Courses requiring additional fees can be found here.
Cost of Attendance 2024-25
Direct Costs
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$25,000.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$1,250.00 |
|
Housing (average) |
$6,545.00 |
|
Food |
$5,205.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$38,000.00 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
| Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,234.00 |
|
Transportation |
$1,556.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$2,123.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$79.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$278.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$5,270.00 |
Direct Costs
Billed by Wartburg
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$25,000.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$1,250.00 |
|
Off-campus Fee |
$1,250 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$27,500 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
|
Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,234.00 |
|
Transportation |
$2,318.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$2,123.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$79.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$6,545.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$5,483.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$17,020.00 |
Direct Costs – Full Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition |
$25,000.00 |
|
Mandatory Fees (Student Support Services Fee) |
$1,250.00 |
|
Off-campus Fee |
$1,250 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$27,500 |
Indirect Costs
Costs associated with attendance at any college and not billed by Wartburg. All costs are estimated; actual expenses will vary.
| Item |
Cost |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$1,234.00 |
|
Transportation |
$2,318.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1,361.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$79.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$3,102.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$2,544.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$10,638.00 |
Direct Costs – Part Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition (per course credit) |
$2,900 |
|
Part Time Fee |
$150 |
|
Housing (average) |
$6,545.00 |
|
Food |
$5,205.00 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$* |
*Total cost will depend on the 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 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$309.00 – $925.00 |
|
Transportation |
$2,318.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1,361.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$79.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$278.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$4,345.00 – $4,961.00 |
Direct Costs – Part Time
Billed by Wartburg
| Item |
Cost |
|
Tuition (per course credit) |
$2,900 |
|
Part Time Fee |
$150 |
|
Total Direct Costs |
$* |
*Total cost will depend on the 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 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$309.00 – $925.00 |
|
Transportation |
$2,318.00 |
|
Personal Expenses |
$1,361.00 |
|
Loan Fees |
$79.00 |
|
Housing Allowance |
$3,102.00 |
|
Food Allowance |
$2,544.00 |
|
Total Indirect Costs |
$9,713.00 – $10,329.00 |
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:
Miscellaneous Fees
Below is a list of potential fees you may encounter during your time as a student.
These fees have not been set for 2024-25 yet. Below is a list of potential fees you may encounter during your time as a student.
| Overload fee (more than 4.5 credits in a term) |
$2,900.00 per course credit |
| Summer school tuition |
$1,850.00 per course credit |
| Summer school fee |
$150.00 |
| Student teaching fee |
$500.00 |
| Independent study/arranged study fee |
$500.00 per course credit |
| Music fees (private instruction for 13 half-hour lessons) |
$500.00 |
| Extended instruction fee |
$200.00 |
| Internship fee |
$200.00 |
| Transfer credit fee |
$145.00 |
| Motor vehicle registration/parking fee |
$125.00-$335.00 |
| Off-campus fee |
$600.00 per term – Fall/Winter |
| Part-time tuition |
$2,900.00 per course credit |
| Part-time fee |
$150.00 |
| Professional licensure/certification fee |
Varies* |
*Will depend on testing agency, not billed by Wartburg
Courses requiring additional fees can be found here.