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33.5%Acceptance
$25,040Tuition
6,949Students
91%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$73,490Earnings
#5 in VirginiaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$25,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,412
Average Net Price
$22,529
Students Receiving Financial Aid
12.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,555
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,555
Books & Supplies
$1,080
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,675
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$196/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
83.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
23.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
12.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,616
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,407
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,603
$75,001 – $110,000 $20,439
$110,001+ $35,264

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Cost Overview

Most William & Mary families pay $22,529 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $48,000 pay around $6,500 per year, while those making over $110,000 face $35,264 annually. Over four years, that ranges from $26,000 to $141,000 total.

The 33% acceptance rate helps explain why only 12% of students receive need-based aid. Graduates typically carry $18,500 in debt, translating to $196 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $73,490 ten years post-graduation, that debt burden stays manageable at just 3% of income. The 91% graduation rate means most students actually finish and start earning.

Virginia residents get the best deal here. Two-thirds of students qualify for in-state tuition, and the $25,040 base price beats most flagship universities. Out-of-state families pay nearly double at $49,412 before aid.

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