Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
32.72%
SAT Average
1,458
ACT Range
32-34
William & Mary Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 32.72%. This means approximately 327 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,949 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
32.72%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $25,040 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,412 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $41,118 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $22,529 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 12.08% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 23.35% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does William & Mary Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$49,412
Room and board
$14,555
Books and supplies
$1,080
Other expenses
$2,360
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$41,118
Average net price
$22,529
Average aid coverage
45%
$18,589 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at William & Mary pays approximately $22,529 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is William & Mary?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
William & Mary net price
$22,529
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
William & Mary Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $49,412 and average net price at $22,529. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$49,412
Current net price
$22,529
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
91.01%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$73,490
Undergraduates
6,949
10-Year Median Earnings - William & Mary vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
William & Mary graduates earn about 1.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends William & Mary?
Undergraduates
6,949
Completion rate
91.01%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
12.08%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
23.35%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 12.08% of William & Mary students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 23.35% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at William & Mary
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use William & Mary's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
William & Mary lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
William & Mary is listed at 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare William & Mary with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 32.72% | $49,412 | $22,529 | $73,490 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?
William & Mary's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 32.72%.
How much is William & Mary tuition?
William & Mary's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $49,412.
What is William & Mary's average net price?
William & Mary's average net price in the local dataset is $22,529.
What is William & Mary's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $73,490 for William & Mary.
Is William & Mary accredited?
William & Mary's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend William & Mary?
The local dataset lists 6,949 undergraduate students at William & Mary.
What percentage of William & Mary students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for William & Mary in the local dataset is 12.08%.
What is the federal loan rate at William & Mary?
The federal loan rate for William & Mary in the local dataset is 23.35%.
Where should I verify William & Mary data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with William & Mary or the latest official federal education data.