Williams College

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Williams College was $61,450 a year.

Tuition increased 3.54% in 2022–from $59,350 the prior year. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.

Remember, the displayed price of tuition does not always give you all the info you need to know how much you will actually have to pay for college. Many students pay a lot less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Additionally, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college feel more doable until you're done with college.

Does Williams College Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

Williams College is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for residents of Massachusetts as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public insitutions often offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Massachusetts residents.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state status can cut the cost of college tuition. Don't forget to check your state's criteria for in-state residency. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Williams College?

Tuition at Williams is the same for every student.

Students from outside of the U.S. usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but may qualify for private or Williams-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities.. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at Williams:

•On-campus jobs •Williams-specific loans •Williams-specific scholarships

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Williams College Living Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Williams.

House and Food Costs at Williams

Room and board at Williams costs $15,530 a year. This includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that allows you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining halls.

Board costs vary based on on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

Cost of Books at Williams

First-year students are sometimes surprised by how much books and supplies cost–and not in a good way. The real cost of books depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Yearly Fees

Most schools also have fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

There may be optional fees associated with participating in certain activities, like Greek Life, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges have ways for students who may struggle to participate because of cost can find ways to lower or eliminate these costs.

The Cost of Transportation at Williams

The cost of getting around in college can really vary. Will you drive, fly, or take public transportation to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or will you need to use public transportation? All of these questions can make a big difference in your estimated cost of transportation. Keeping in mind, first-year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Where are a college is located can also have a big effect on the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand getting around in a city is usually costly, but there may be more trains, busses and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The Williams College campus is in a small town setting in Massachusetts, near Albany NY.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, be sure to factor in personal expenses, like entertainment, clothes, furnishings and toiletries.

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Total Tuition and Expenses at Williams College

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Now, let’s look at the breakdown of all expenses, to get a better estimate of how much students can expect to shell out for Williams.

How Much Does Williams Cost?

What will the cost of attending Williams be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$61,450
Room and Board	$15,530
Other expenses	$1,850

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$80,150
Off-Campus	$62,770

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Financial Aid at Williams College

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In 2022, 1,025 of the 2,166 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Williams meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $61,853 a year. Around 33.77% of Williams undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Williams graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $14,885 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$12,303
Williams-Specific Loans	$4,490
Private Loans	$50,439

Most Common Loans for Williams Students
Federal Loans	30.68%
Institutional Loans	3.09%
Private loans	2.21%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Williams financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Williams College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Williams awarded 1,025 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $62.1 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $1.98 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Williams College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Williams students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Williams was $61,853 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Williams seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$18,297
Off-Campus	$917

What will attending Williams really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families make more informed decisions about the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Williams's net cost calculator on their website.

Williams College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Williams offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Williams Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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