Overview
Royally chartered by King William III and Queen Mary II and founded in 1693, The College of William & Mary is a public institution in eastern Virginia and the second-oldest university in the nation. William and Mary offers bachelor’s degrees in 40 academic majors. In addition, W&M is home to the country’s first law school and Greek letter society, Phi Beta Kappa. Throughout the year, W&M schedules several traditional campus social events from the King & Queen Ball to the Raft Debate, a competition where faculty members entertain the student body with outlandish arguments and displays of logic.
Acceptance Rate:
33%
Average Net Price:
$19,800
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1425
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $25,734 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,038 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,182 |
| Books and Supplies | $1050 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
81%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,908
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,160
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,871
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
11%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10467
9%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,160
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$56,550,676
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,682,432
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
25%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,746
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
Students receiving federal loans
21%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,930
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,610
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
17548
Students Applied
52%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
183
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
17%
Submitting ACT
45%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1425
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,762
Total Number of Undergrads
6,963
0
100
86%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
420
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Griffin
School Colors
green, gold, and silver
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
291
Total Female Athletes
245
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
24
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
William & Mary Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$74,500
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Norfolk
New York
Richmond
Boston
Top 5 Employers
William & Mary
Booz Allen Hamilton
Deloitte
Capital One
EY
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Resaerch
Community and Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
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