William & Mary is a public 4-year college in Williamsburg, Virginia with 7,055 undergraduates. It admits 34% of applicants, costs an average of $18,880 a year after grants and graduates 88% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
William & Mary acceptance rate and admissions
William & Mary admitted 34% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 710 to 760, math 690 to 770). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
William & Mary application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early decision II | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Jan 5, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 5, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on William & Mary’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
William & Mary tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $26,456 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $52,725 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,601 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $45,606 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,880 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,880 a year after grants and scholarships, $26,726 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run William & Mary's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
William & Mary graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $83,488 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,417 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 21% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
William & Mary majors and what graduates earn
William & Mary awarded bachelor's degrees in 33 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($127,851).
All 33 majors at William & Mary
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer science | 100 | $84,873 | $127,851 | $19,000 |
| Business administration | 201 | $84,722 | $111,366 | $15,000 |
| Economics | 88 | $62,576 | $105,467 | $20,059 |
| International relations | 78 | $54,909 | $91,065 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | 47 | $38,559 | $87,655 | $15,000 |
| Mathematics | 50 | $76,779 | $87,170 | $14,500 |
| Chemistry | 48 | n/a | $78,270 | $18,343 |
| Physics | 34 | n/a | $77,863 | $17,500 |
| Philosophy | 30 | n/a | $75,423 | $18,000 |
| Political science | 168 | $58,065 | $72,173 | $15,000 |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 101 | $44,710 | $70,523 | $15,875 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 54 | $52,100 | $69,118 | $16,250 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 122 | $35,859 | $68,992 | $13,875 |
| Area Studies | 44 | $46,605 | $68,909 | $15,625 |
| History | 129 | $45,646 | $63,632 | $19,500 |
| Romance languages | 24 | $41,182 | $60,177 | n/a |
| Psychology | 156 | $34,938 | $59,226 | $14,500 |
| English | 70 | $42,147 | $57,616 | $15,000 |
| Neuroscience | 74 | $30,131 | $52,161 | $14,000 |
| Biology | 181 | $34,126 | $49,644 | $17,250 |
| Data science | 52 | n/a | n/a | $19,500 |
| Linguistics | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | 31 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Statistics | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at William & Mary
31 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 31 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 301 | $112,878 | $57,787 |
| Law | Professional doctorate | 171 | $83,069 | $111,029 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 127 | $55,899 | $48,519 |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 104 | $104,992 | $46,250 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 37 | $57,109 | $26,035 |
| Finance | Master's | 37 | n/a | $46,748 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 33 | $86,488 | $52,870 |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 30 | $77,527 | $31,500 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Master's | 21 | n/a | $38,500 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 14 | $64,291 | n/a |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 11 | $66,116 | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and physical sciences | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and physical sciences | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,055 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small suburb
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at William & Mary?
William & Mary admitted 34% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does William & Mary cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $26,456 for in-state students and $52,725 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,880 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 710 to 760 in reading and writing and 690 to 770 in math, and 32 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is William & Mary test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, William & Mary reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at William & Mary?
88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do William & Mary graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $83,488 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.