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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VAPublicSuburb Setting
Selective • 34% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
William & Mary is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Williamsburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 34%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
34% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading710 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math690 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 34
1typical 50% range36
34%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences26% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,994
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,851
Earnings 5yr: $145,337
Debt: $19,794
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,353
Earnings 5yr: $113,159
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,663
Earnings 5yr: $109,046
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,366
Earnings 5yr: $103,576
Debt: $19,812
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,116
Earnings 5yr: $96,640
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,467
Earnings 5yr: $86,782
Debt: $19,678
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,065
Earnings 5yr: $81,921
Debt: $21,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,655
Earnings 5yr: $65,242
Debt: $14,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,170
Earnings 5yr: $114,526
Debt: $20,750
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,402
Earnings 5yr: $90,573
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,270
Earnings 5yr: $80,208
Debt: $19,500
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,863
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,000
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,423
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,750
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,173
Earnings 5yr: $76,102
Debt: $19,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,981
Earnings 5yr: $49,261
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,523
Earnings 5yr: $60,794
Debt: $18,929
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,118
Earnings 5yr: $63,860
Debt: $22,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,992
Earnings 5yr: $66,872
Debt: $21,413
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,909
Earnings 5yr: $75,576
Debt: $15,250
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,096
In-State Tuition$25,914
Out-of-State Tuition$51,038
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,959
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$73,490
Completion Signals
89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$167/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$114,454
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