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Williams College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Williams enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,300
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,860

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$-2,610	$-10,440
$30-48k	$-1,727	$-6,908
$48-75k	$-1,978	$-7,912
$75-110k	$3,030	$12,120
$110k+	$49,594	$198,376

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Williams College

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$12,761

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Williams College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$88,665

Median Earnings (10yr)

$12,761

Median Debt

6.9x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Williams College — 6.9x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Williams College True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Williams enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$-2,610	$-10,440
$30-48k	$-1,727	$-6,908
$48-75k	$-1,978	$-7,912
$75-110k	$3,030	$12,120
$110k+	$49,594	$198,376

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,300
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,860

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$12,761

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$71,754

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Williams College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Williams College actually cost per year?

Williams College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,860/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $9,262/yr, a 89% discount off sticker price.

Does Williams College offer good financial aid?

17% of Williams College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Williams College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Williams College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Williams College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $-2,610/yr at Williams College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $49,594/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Williams College worth the cost?

Williams College graduates earn a median of $88,665 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $339,440 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.