William & Mary Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
William & Mary is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving roughly 7,055 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 34.07% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $73,490 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,914
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,096 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 34.07% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,055 98.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.42%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 13.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1473
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,516
- Applicants (IPEDS): 17,548
- Room & Board: $16,182 annual estimate
William & Mary: what the data shows
Common questions about William & Mary, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is William & Mary?
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA (ZIP 23187-8795).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is William & Mary public or private?
William & Mary is a Public institution.
How much does William & Mary cost?
Published tuition: $25,914 in-state, $51,038 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,096.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,106 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $881 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,916 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,803 |
| $110,001+ | $34,370 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $103,656.
How hard is it to get into William & Mary?
Admission rate: 34.07%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1473 and midpoint ACT 33.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is William & Mary?
Total enrollment: 7,055 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,516 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,755 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at William & Mary?
150%-time completion rate: 89.42%.
First-year retention: 94.6%.
What do graduates of William & Mary earn?
Median earnings: $62,959 six years after entry; $73,490 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,500.
12.45% of students receive Pell grants.
What is William & Mary known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (502 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (189 completions)
- Law (171 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (168 completions)
- Psychology, General (163 completions)
- History, General (143 completions)
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services (130 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (122 completions)
- Management Science (118 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (101 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is William & Mary a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 34.07%; completion rate 89.42%; median earnings $73,490 at 10 years; net price $19,096. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$25,914
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at William & Mary was $25,914.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,096
2024 Value
In 2024 William & Mary had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,096.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,384 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,096 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$103,656 4-Year In-State Tuition
$204,152 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,182 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,050 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$43,146 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$172,584 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for William & Mary.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at William & Mary was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for William & Mary in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,463 | $38,440 | $16,909 |
| 2014 | $17,656 | $39,916 | $17,194 |
| 2015 | $19,372 | $41,072 | $18,300 |
| 2016 | $21,234 | $42,274 | $19,089 |
| 2017 | $22,044 | $43,670 | $19,720 |
| 2018 | $23,400 | $45,272 | $16,383 |
| 2019 | $23,628 | $46,854 | $19,800 |
| 2020 | $23,628 | $46,854 | $19,593 |
| 2021 | $23,812 | $47,038 | $18,650 |
| 2022 | $23,970 | $47,196 | $19,442 |
| 2023 | $25,040 | $49,412 | $22,529 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34.07% Acceptance Rate
17,548 Total Applicants
5,741 Students Admitted
1,619 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.20% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1473
ACT Average: 33
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.80
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
William & Mary reported total enrollment of about 7,055 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (62.3%), Asian (11.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%). About 12.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 13.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at William & Mary in 2024 is 7,055 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,516 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,755 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 62.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
84.43% 100% Completion Time
89.42% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 84.43% of students graduating from William & Mary completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 62% male / 38% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Law: 39% male / 61% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for William & Mary.
Return on Investment
$18,500 Median Student Debt
$73,490 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
862.11% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for William & Mary.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 56 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 502 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 189 completions
3. Law: 171 completions
4. Political Science and Government, General: 168 completions
5. Psychology, General: 163 completions
6. History, General: 143 completions
7. Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services: 130 completions
8. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 122 completions
9. Management Science: 118 completions
Most popular programs at William & Mary.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for William & Mary graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for William & Mary from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,942
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,167
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Law. Enrollment is approximately 7,055 students. Student body composition includes White (62.3%), Asian (11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.0%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 34.07%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1473. The 150%-time completion rate is 89.42%. Approximately 12.45% of students receive Pell Grants. About 13.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.42% graduation rate, William & Mary demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 56 distinct degree programs, William & Mary provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is William & Mary located?
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, VA.
What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at William & Mary is 34.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 17,548 applicants and 5,741 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does William & Mary cost?
Reported tuition is $25,914 and average net price is $19,096 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,182 annually.
What is the student body demographics at William & Mary?
William & Mary reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,516 students, White (62.3%), Asian (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend William & Mary?
About 13.2% of students at William & Mary are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for William & Mary?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, William & Mary reports midpoint SAT about 1473 and midpoint ACT about 33.
What do graduates of William & Mary earn?
Median earnings are $62,959 six years after entry and $73,490 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at William & Mary?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do William & Mary students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,500.
Is William & Mary public or private?
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA.
Is William & Mary an HBCU?
No. William & Mary is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is William & Mary a tribal college?
No. William & Mary is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.