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 Wilson College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$27K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,104
=
Sticker Price
$39,344
$27K+$12K+$1,104=$39,344
Your Family Income
Sticker
$39,344
−
Your Aid
$21,108
=
Net Price
$18,236
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Wilson College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$39,344
Tuition and Fees
$27,100
Room and Board
$12,296
Books and Supplies
$1,104
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$17,603
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$21,741
Wilson College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$14,808
$30–48k
$18,436
$48–75k
$18,236
$75–110k
$20,905
$110k+
$26,246
Understanding Your Aid Package
Wilson College has a sticker price of $39,344 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: $39,344/year
Average aid: $17,603 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$18,236/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$14,808/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
43%
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$26,328
Range (25th–75th)$7,750 – $29,315
Median Parent PLUS Loans$22,000
Debt Manageability
0.49x
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)
$43,326
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-8,876
24th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$30,412
25th %ile
$59,095
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson College Cost & Financial Aid
Wilson College's published tuition is $39,344 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $18,236—a difference of $21,108.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $14,808 at Wilson College. 23% of students receive Pell Grants.
Wilson 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 Wilson College graduates is $26,328, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $279 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $26,246 at Wilson College—still $13,098 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
