Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Wells College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$35K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$1,050
=
Sticker Price
$51,012
$35K+$15K+$1,050=$51,012
Your Family Income
Sticker
$51,012
−
Your Aid
$30,012
=
Net Price
$21,000
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Wells College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$51,012
Tuition and Fees
$35,166
Room and Board
$14,950
Books and Supplies
$1,050
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$28,091
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$22,921
Wells College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,281
$30–48k
$18,030
$48–75k
$21,000
$75–110k
$26,997
$110k+
$30,684
Understanding Your Aid Package
Wells College has a sticker price of $51,012 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: $51,012/year
Average aid: $28,091 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$21,000/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,281/year
47% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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47%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
27%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$10,375 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$20,192
Debt Manageability
0.51x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,094
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$682)
Earnings Growth
+43%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-566
56th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$23,578
25th %ile
$74,173
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Wells College Cost & Financial Aid
Wells College's published tuition is $51,012 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $21,000—a difference of $30,012.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $17,281 at Wells College. 47% of students receive Pell Grants.
Wells College 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 Wells College graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $30,684 at Wells College—still $20,328 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
