Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $64,860
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $64,860
- Average Net Price
- $14,852
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 17.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,300
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $82,160
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,761
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $135/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 81.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 6.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 17.2%
Cost Overview
Williams families actually pay far less than the $82,160 sticker price. The average net price is $14,852, which means a four-year degree costs about $59,408 total. Families earning $75,000 to $110,000 pay just $8,825 per year ($35,300 for four years), while those making over $110,000 pay $48,374 annually. This happens because Williams gives institutional grants averaging $57,121 to 12.43% of students who need them.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt. The median debt is $12,761, which translates to monthly payments of $135. That's very reasonable compared to median earnings of $88,665 ten years after graduation. Only 6.04% of students take federal loans, showing how well the college meets financial need. Middle-class families get the best deal here, often paying less than many state schools while getting an top liberal arts education with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio.
Most graduates leave with manageable debt. The median debt is $12,761, which translates to monthly payments of $135. That's very reasonable compared to median earnings of $88,665 ten years after graduation. Only 6.04% of students take federal loans, showing how well the college meets financial need. Middle-class families get the best deal here, often paying less than many state schools while getting an top liberal arts education with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio.
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