At Hobart and William Smith, we believe that before deciding how to pay for college, you should decide what you want from this investment. The kind of education you buy should be the kind of education you value.
The educational experience offered by a small liberal arts college is very different from that offered by a large public university or research university. It is like comparing apples and oranges and pears.
Hobart and William Smith offer one of the finest private liberal arts educations available. If that's what you are looking for, we're willing to work with you in achieving that goal.
That's why more than 78% of HWS students receive some form of financial assistance.
More than 76% of first-year students receive HWS grants and scholarships. In 2007-08, the average first-year HWS award was $19,192 and the average total aid package was $30,834.
In addition to federal and state financial assistance, HWS awards for 2007-08 exceeded $25 million and were based on both financial need and academic merit.
The samples provided below are real examples of HWS financial aid packages that were awarded for the 2008-2009 school year.
