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William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA · Public · Small suburb · Website

William & Mary campus
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Admission rate
34%
Selective
Average net price
$18,880
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
88%
Median earnings
$83,488
10 years after enrolling

Summary

William & Mary is a public college in Williamsburg, VA with 7,055 undergraduates. It admits 34% of applicants, and admitted students average 1473 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,880 per year ($3,292 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,488 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
34%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
17,548
Fall 2023
Admitted
5,741
Fall 2023
Yield
28%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing710–760
200800
SAT Math690–770
200800
ACT Composite32–34
136

What William & Mary looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$45,606
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$26,456
Out-of-state tuition
$52,725

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$3,292
  • $30–48k$4,385
  • $48–75k$6,345
  • $75–110k$14,265
  • $110k+$37,032

Get a personal estimate with William & Mary's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
88%
Freshman retention
95%
Median earnings
$83,488
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$17,417
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
7,055
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
15%
  • White62%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black5%
  • Asian12%

William & Mary FAQ

What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?+

William & Mary admits 34% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 690–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1473.

What ACT score do you need for William & Mary?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.

Is William & Mary test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to William & Mary?+

In Fall 2023, 17,548 students applied to William & Mary and 5,741 were admitted; 1,619 enrolled.

Does William & Mary consider legacy status?+

Yes. William & Mary reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does William & Mary require an essay?+

William & Mary reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does William & Mary cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $45,606 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,880.

What is William & Mary's graduation rate?+

88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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