by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend William Woods University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Published attendance costs at William Woods University stands at about $44,907.00 for a single academic year.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $30,340.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,567.00 |
| Total cost | $44,907.00 |
| That is 37% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $44,907.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$22,525.00 |
| Net price | $22,382.00 |
| That is 32% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $44,907.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$25,080.00 |
| Net price | $19,827.00 |
| That is 40% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 4.3% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $20,683.00 | $23,349.00 | $46,846.00 |
| Senior year | $23,480.00 | $26,506.00 | $53,182.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $88,248.00 | $99,620.00 | $199,877.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $33,619.00 | $37,952.00 | $76,146.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,016.00 | $1,146.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Total amount paid | $121,868.00 | $137,572.00 | $276,024.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $20,683.00 | $23,349.00 | $46,846.00 |
| Senior year | $21,576.00 | $24,357.00 | $48,869.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $42,260.00 | $47,706.00 | $95,716.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,099.00 | $18,174.00 | $36,464.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $486.00 | $549.00 | $1,102.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,359.00 | $65,880.00 | $132,180.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $26,569.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $22,270.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,042.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $19,587.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,217.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,359.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,809.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s William Woods University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of William Woods University works out to $14,425.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,916.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,425.00 |
| 75th | $24,500.00 |
| 90th | $30,662.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,683.00 |
| Middle income | $14,548.00 |
| High income | $15,010.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of William Woods University is $-224.00.
The federal default-rate tier for William Woods University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.1% |
| 3-year | 0.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at William Woods University total $172,920,391.00 distributed across 9,490 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 21 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $7,252.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 13 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,723.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh William Woods University, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.