Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Hobart William Smith Colleges
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$63K
+
Room
$17K
+
Books
$1,300
=
Sticker Price
$80,635
$63K+$17K+$1,300=$80,635
Your Family Income
Sticker
$80,635
−
Your Aid
$61,056
=
Net Price
$19,579
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$80,635
Tuition and Fees
$63,268
Room and Board
$17,334
Books and Supplies
$1,300
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$49,578
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$31,057
Hobart William Smith Colleges Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,969
$30–48k
$14,672
$48–75k
$19,579
$75–110k
$24,792
$110k+
$41,860
Understanding Your Aid Package
Hobart William Smith Colleges has a sticker price of $80,635 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $80,635/year
Average aid: $49,578 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,579/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$27,000
Range (25th–75th)$12,000 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$45,342
Debt Manageability
0.39x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,831
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$18,419)
Earnings Growth
+10%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-8,488
22th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$46,622
25th %ile
$96,812
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost & Financial Aid
Hobart William Smith Colleges's published tuition is $80,635 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,579—a difference of $61,056.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,969 at Hobart William Smith Colleges. 24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Hobart William Smith Colleges offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Hobart graduates is $27,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $286 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $41,860 at Hobart—still $38,775 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
