Brown School Cost of Attendance Breakdown
Total cost of attendance (COA) is comprised of tuition, mandatory fees, and estimated living expenses. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Brown School’s COA is
$76,956 for MSW and MSP students and
$71,716 for MPH students. This means that depending on your program, you can borrow a maximum of $76,956 or $71,716 for the 2023-24 academic year.
Required Cost |
|
(MSW and MSP) Annual tuition (divided between fall and spring semesters)
| $46,840 |
(MPH) Annual tuition (divided between fall and spring semesters)
| $41,600
|
Mandatory fees (Health & Wellness, Student Activity) |
$716 |
Estimated Costs | |
Housing & Food (room, board, groceries) | $20,600
|
Books/supplies (reading materials, laptop, etc.) | $2,000
|
Transportation (gas, ride services, car repairs) | $800 |
Professional costs (practicum, LMSW exam, CPH exam, etc.) | $1,000 |
Personal/misc.
| $5,000 |
University Health Insurance** (See details at
Student Health Services.) Subject to change for the 2023-24 academic year, pending state approval. | $2,232 |
Yellow Zone 3 Parking Permit, 2023-24.** See many easy alternative transportation options
here. | $874
|
*Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
**Not included in overall cost of attendance estimate.
Aside from tuition and fees, the amounts displayed are simply estimates to help you gauge your approximate cost of attendance.
For example, the maximum amount an MPH student can borrow is
$71,716. This amount includes tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses as shown above ($41,600 tuition + $30,115 estimated living expenses = $71,716 total COA).
We understand that everyone’s financial situation varies, and you should avoid borrowing more than you can comfortably repay.
For additional information about student loans:
Federal Financial Aid
Please schedule a time with
Brown School Office of Student Financial Services representative to discuss your individual borrowing needs.
Note: All Washington University students are required to carry health insurance. Full-time graduate students on the Danforth Campus are automatically enrolled in (and billed for) the basic student health insurance plan unless proof of comparable coverage is provided. (International students are not eligible to waive out of the insurance plan.) For details about available plans or waiving options, visit
Student Health Services.
FAFSA
To apply for loans, you must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It takes around ten days for the school to receive the FAFSA report. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all necessary documents and meet required deadlines. The FAFSA code for Washington University in St. Louis is 002520.
Tuition Policies
Students considering withdrawing from the Brown School are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor to discuss all options and assess the possible consequences to their academic record. They should contact the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs, as well as the Brown School Office of Financial Services. The timing of a withdrawal may have an impact on both academic credits and tuition charges. To withdraw, a formal procedure is required:
- Complete the Request to Withdraw form on the Brown School Hub. The effective date of withdrawal will determine the student's grades and any tuition refund.
- Meet with the assistant director of the Brown School Office of Financial Services, who will advise the student regarding tuition and financial aid implications.
Students who withdraw after the tenth week of the semester must be approved by either Student Health Services or the Habif Health & Wellness Center. Withdrawals, if approved, will be determined by the Brown School Office of Financial Services.
If you have any questions about financial aid, contact the
Brown School Office of Student Financial Services.
