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8.5%Acceptance
$64,860Tuition
2,060Students
97%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$88,665Earnings
#6 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

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.

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