by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Williams College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Williams College ran $68,560 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for added up to $320; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $68,240 |
| Fees | $320 |
| Total | $68,560 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Williams College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Williams College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Williams College runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Williams College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Williams College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,450 |
| One Year Ago | $64,540 |
| Most Recent Year | $68,240 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Williams has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition rose 5.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $72,490 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.75%, so a year from now students could pay around $71,815.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $71,815 |
| In 2 Years | $75,224 |
| In 3 Years | $78,795 |
| In 4 Years | $82,536 |
| In 5 Years | $86,454 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $308,370.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Williams College, check out the Williams College Financial Aid page.
