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William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology

William & Mary is a public institution in Williamsburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1458, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,490 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,529.

Established
1693
Mascot
The Griffin
Type
Royal college (1693–1776) Private college (1776–1906) Public research university (1906–present)
Conference
Patriot League
Division
Division I

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33%Acceptance
1458SAT Avg
6,949Students
13:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$73,490Earnings 10yr
$22,529Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

William & Mary Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate32.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1458

Reading & WritingMid: 720
695750
MathMid: 720
670760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

32.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1458

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$25,040
Tuition (out-of-state)$49,412
Room & Board$14,555
Books & Supplies$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance$41,118
Average Net Price$22,529
Median Debt at Graduation$18,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$196

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,616
$30–48K$6,407
$48–75K$12,603
$75–110K$20,439
$110K+$35,264

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,529

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

49

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,949
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 12%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.0%
Freshman Retention94.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,959
8 Years$67,721
10 Years$73,490

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$64,000
Men
$86,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#109

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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