CostByCollegePrivate for-profit, 4-year institution
How much does Washington University of Science and Technology cost
Washington University of Science and Technology is in Alexandria, VA. Total enrollment is 1,105 students, with 302 undergraduates.
The total cost for one year at Washington University of Science and Technology is $30,182 for in state students, living off campus and not with family. Tuition and fees alone come to $13,178 of that total.
The cost breakdown
This school does not publish a complete on campus cost, so the total below uses the off campus figures for room, board, and other expenses, for a student who is not living with family. Each total is the sum of the rows above it, with nothing added and nothing left out.
| Item | Cost for one year |
|---|---|
| Tuition, in state | $12,758 |
| Required fees, in state | $420 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Room and board, off campus | $7,902 |
| Other expenses, off campus | $7,902 |
| Total cost for one year, in state | $30,182 |
Average net price
No average net price is published for Washington University of Science and Technology in the federal data used here, so none is shown. The published total cost above is the price before grant and scholarship aid is taken off.
Cost weighed against outcomes
The graduation rate is 55%. It measures the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
How this school compares
Against its state: That is $9,821 below the Virginia pilot school average of $40,003.
Against the country: That is $12,481 below the national pilot school average of $42,663.
State and national averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a total cost, 10 schools in Virginia and 293 schools nationwide on this site. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state or the country.
Admissions at a glance
The acceptance rate at Washington University of Science and Technology is 11.5% for fall 2023, from 174 applicants and 20 admitted students. Read the acceptance rate page for Washington University of Science and Technology for the full picture, including how the rate compares.
Similar schools to compare
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Total cost $31,654 for one year.
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Total cost $31,974 for one year.
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Total cost $33,748 for one year.
- Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia. Total cost $25,651 for one year.
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. Total cost $37,252 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Washington University of Science and Technology cost per year?
The total cost for one year at Washington University of Science and Technology is $30,182 for in state students, living off campus and not with family. It counts tuition, required fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?
The graduation rate at Washington University of Science and Technology is 55%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington University of Science and Technology?
The acceptance rate at Washington University of Science and Technology is 11.5% for fall 2023, from 174 applicants and 20 admitted students. The acceptance rate page on this site explains what that figure does and does not mean.
Is Washington University of Science and Technology public or private?
Washington University of Science and Technology is a private for-profit, 4-year institution in Alexandria, Virginia. Total enrollment is 1,105 students.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. Tuition and cost figures are for the 2023 to 2024 academic year. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. Average net price figures are for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. Earnings and debt figures come from the College Scorecard file dated June 10, 2026. See the methodology page for full detail.