"All of the long nights and hours studying are worth it, because I am developing the kind of work ethic and discipline that I'll need to be successful in whatever I choose to do when my days at Wabash are over."

- Jay Horrey '09

"In high school, I challenged myself with as many advanced classes as possible with hopes that I’d be prepared for what I’d encounter in college. However, from the moment I stepped on campus and began my first class at Wabash, I realized I would have to work so much harder to succeed. Small class sizes and constant interactions with professors provide me with challenges and opportunities I never expected."

Wabash is committed to making our high-quality education affordable to every qualified student regardless of his family’s financial circumstances. Our admissions decisions are based on intellectual ability, not financial ability to pay. We encourage you to investigate opportunities for need-based and merit-based financial assistance here. Yes, more selective schools like Wabash can be more expensive, but because of our considerable resources, we are able to assist families who are otherwise unable to afford such a high-caliber education.

At Wabash, we make our education affordable through one of the best financial aid programs in the country. Don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at U.S. News & World Report’s Best Buys college rankings and you’ll find that Wabash ranks very high among the “National Liberal Arts Colleges” when it comes to the quality of education relative to the “out of pocket” cost families pay. About two-thirds of Wabash families receive need-based assistance.

Don’t assume that the price listed in brochures and pamphlets is the price your family will pay for a Wabash education. Many students ineligible for need-based assistance can take advantage of our extensive merit-based scholarship program, ensuring that a Wabash education is affordable for all families. In many cases a small liberal arts college like Wabash may be your family's best choice.