Instant Net Price Estimator

A snapshot of what real families of students in the Class of 2029 pay to attend W&L.

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Admissions & Aid

Aid Examples by Income Level

We meet 100% of every admitted student’s demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, and guaranteed campus work without the need for loans. Last year, 63% of the entering class received aid with an average award greater than $71,000.

Many factors play a part in determining how much aid a student receives. The chart and table below provide two different means of estimating costs based on household income. The data is based on actual students enrolling in the W&L Class of 2029 who submitted a complete need-based application.

Instant Net Price Estimator
Interactive Visualization

W&L uses the CSS Profile and your federal tax returns to form an understanding of your family's unique circumstances. Income, cost of living, home equity, small-business incomes, other children concurrently enrolled in college, guardianship status, and existing debt are some additional factors that may contribute to the cost ranges detailed below.

Grant Aid by Parent Income
and Percentage of Families Receiving Aid

Every family’s circumstances are unique, and income is just one of several factors used in determining need. Families with annual incomes up to $150,000 with typical assets will have 100% of their tuition costs covered at a minimum. Over 20% of families with incomes above $350,000 still receive some form of need-based financial aid.

Class of 2029 Domestic U.S. Students (university need-based grant application submitted)
Income Average Family Contribution Percent Receiving Award
$0-$49,999 $2,087 100%
$50,000-$99,999 $7,040 100%
$100,000-$149,999 $15,200 100%
$150,000-$199,999 $30,398 96%
$200,000-$249,999 $40,565 95%
$250,000-$299,999 $55,119 89%
$300,000-$349,999 $67,792 82%
$350,000 and above $89,171 21%