Our students and families find that a Wilson College education is affordable.  There is financial aid for virtually every family.  We have been recognized by U.S.News & World Report's America’s Best Colleges for the past four years as a “Best Value”.  This means that you receive a quality education at a great price. 

Many families assume that they cannot afford a private education.  Families need to look beyond the published tuition and consider the actual cost after reviewing the financial aid package.  More than 90% of Wilson students receive some type of financial aid.  Often our students tell us that it is actually less expensive for them to enroll at Wilson than at a public university because of the significant financial aid that they receive.  You can graduate in four years, enroll in small classes, be challenged by a dedicated faculty and be prepared for the job market, graduate or professional school.  

Our students come from families with all types of financial resources.  Our Financial Aid staff work very closely with our students to help them obtain the resources they need to help pay for college.  The following chart provides information about our current students.

We know that students and families often want to know more about how they can afford a Wilson education.  The following scenarios will provide information about how our awards might work for you.

Pam is a NJ resident and French major who comes from a family of three.  The family income is $84,000.  The expected family contribution is $16,500 for the year.

Pam’s Total Budget                                  $29,600
Need                                                      $13,100
CFW Merit Scholarship and grant              $  6,600
Work Study                                            $  1,340
Loans (Stafford sub & unsub)                   $  3,500
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students   $17,000
Total                                                     $28,440

Angela is a PA resident, currently undecided about her major, comes from a family of five.  Both of her parents work, there will be two in college next year, and total family income is $257,000.  The expected family contribution is $51,658 based on income and assets.

Angela’s Total Budget            $29,660
Need                                    $        0
CFW Merit Scholarship           $10,000
Work Study                          $  1,340
Total                                  $11,340

Angela’s parents paid the balance at the beginning of the semester.

Jessica has a brother also in college.  She is a VMT student from PA.  Her family’s income is $48,600.  Her parents’ contribution is $1,775.

Jessica’s Total Budget              $29,600
Need                                      $27,825
CFW Scholarship and grant      $11,000
Federal Pell & PHEAA Grants     $  5,800
Loan (subsidized Stafford)        $  2,625
Total                                    $19,425*

*Because the parent co-borrower has excellent credit history, Jessica was able to secure a $7,000 alternative Loan (prime 0%, no fees, 3.89% APR) to help spread out the annual parent contribution.  Also Jessica received a number of private scholarships.

Sally is a Business major who commutes from MD.  She and her sister are both in college. One of Sally’s parents work and the family income is $33,000.  They have savings for Sally’s education.  The family contribution is $2,871.

Sally’s Total Budget                 $27,430
Need                                      $24,559
Wilson College Grant               $11,000
Federal Pell Grant                    $ 1,200
Loan (subsidized Stafford)        $ 5,500
Work Study                             $  1,340
Total                                     $19,040*

*Sally's parents took advantage of the College’s no interest monthly payments ($298/month x 10 months) to cover their family contribution.