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William James College

#2513 in US ranking Newton, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$13,750
Avg. aid
$8,198

What is the cost of studying for a year at William James College?

William James College's reported 2024-25 prices differ sharply by degree level. Full-time undergraduate tuition was $11,100, with $700 in required fees, for $11,800 before living and other expenses. Full-time graduate tuition was $39,150, with $1,100 in required fees, for $40,250 on the same basis. The reported prices did not differ between in-state and out-of-state students.

Part-time per-credit charges were reported as $550 for undergraduates and $1,305 for graduate students. These figures are useful for comparison, but a student's actual bill depends on the program, credit load, academic year, and any additional program-specific charges. The undergraduate and graduate figures should not be combined into one college-wide annual tuition estimate.

Tuition and fees are not a complete cost of attendance. Students must also budget for housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses; some programs may bring placement-related travel costs. A separately reported room-and-board figure of $23,508 should not be mistaken for the price of a college-operated residence hall.

Financial aid can reduce what an individual pays, but grants and loans work differently: grants generally do not require repayment, while loans do. In the 2024-25 aid figures, undergraduate grant recipients received an average of $8,198 in grant aid, and a reported 67% of students used student loans. Those averages are not an individual aid offer. Eligible students should review federal aid, applicable state assistance, institutional scholarships, and veteran education benefits alongside a program-specific cost-of-attendance estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at William James College?

William James College students may encounter employment opportunities alongside their coursework, but a part-time job, a paid training placement, and Federal Work-Study are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, generally provides the opportunity to earn wages through an approved job; it is not a grant paid automatically against tuition.

Students considering work during enrollment should ask the financial aid office whether they are eligible for Work-Study and how approved jobs are advertised. They should also ask their academic program how class meetings, practicums, and internships are scheduled. In a practice-oriented program, placement hours can substantially affect the time available for paid employment, and a required placement should not be assumed to provide wages.

For career development, program staff and placement coordinators are particularly relevant sources of information about supervised training and professional expectations. Applicants seeking résumé help, job-search tools, or alumni networking should confirm which services are currently available to students in their specific program; those services are distinct from verified employment outcomes.

William James College Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$13,750
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$13,750
Tuition
$13,200
Fees
$550
Room and board
$23,508

Total Cost

Avg. total cost per year
$37,258

William James College Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

William James College Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

William James College Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$8,198

William James College Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
56%
Students with federal loans
67%

William James College Military and Veterans Benefits

Graduate average amount

$18,980

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.