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The real 4-year cost of Wartburg College

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Wartburg College went from $26,160 to $51,040, an average of 3.9% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$57,275
Year 2$59,518
Year 3$61,849
Year 4$64,272
4-year total$242,914

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$202,914
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$127,525
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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