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William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA · Suburb · 7,055 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Williamsburg, VA, 23187-8795 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
37 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$43,035
Out-of-state COA
$68,159
Avg net price
$19,096
Room & board
$16,182
In-state tuition
$25,914
Out-of-state tuition
$51,038
Books & supplies
$1,050/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,106
$30–48k
$881
$48–75k
$5,916
$75–110k
$16,803
$110k+
$34,370
Admissions
Admit rate
34%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1473
Reading 710–760
Math 690–770
ACT midpoint
33
Composite 32–34
English 34–35
Math 28–33
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

William & Mary accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
90%
1st-yr retention
95%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
91%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
92%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
2%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,959
Median earnings (10yr)
$73,490
Median debt
$18,500
Monthly loan payment
$196
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$25,967
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,250
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
13%
Median family income
$96,498
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
11%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$62,959
10 years after entry
$73,490
Business Administration, Management and Operations200
Political Science and Government190
Psychology, General181
Biology, General139
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness125
Economics122
History114
Computer Science95
International Relations and National Security Studies95
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other86
Neurobiology and Neurosciences67
English Language and Literature, General51
Data Science49
Mathematics48
Public Policy Analysis48
Chemistry41
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Institutional
Endowment
$1.5B
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
79%
Avg faculty salary
$12,942/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,167
Federal loan rate
22%

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