Published cost of attendance is $82,602. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,650, middle-income families pay around $22,108, higher-income families pay approximately $39,740.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $82,602 |
| Tuition and Fees | $65,117 |
| Room and Board | $17,768 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$51,039 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $31,563 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,650 |
| $30–48k | $12,639 |
| $48–75k | $22,108 |
| $75–110k | $23,149 |
| $110k+ | $39,740 |
Published cost of attendance is $82,602. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $14,650, middle-income families pay around $22,108, higher-income families pay approximately $39,740. Azimuth ranks Hobart William Smith Colleges #1326 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 7.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $61,178. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $70,017, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Hobart William Smith Colleges earn median 4-year earnings of $70,017, placing Hobart William Smith Colleges in the 72.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $16,173 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Hobart William Smith Colleges in the 9.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hobart William Smith Colleges #685 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Hobart William Smith Colleges's strength in social sciences and liberal arts fields. Economics is the largest program with 70 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $111,833, performing at 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 63 students earning $73,650, while Natural Resources Conservation and Research with 54 graduates reaches $61,905. Psychology, General and Biology, General round out the institution's core academic portfolio, each contributing to a diversified earnings profile anchored in the humanities and social sciences.
