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Undergraduate Admission

Public Ivy Education at a Great Value

Our Commitment to Out-Of-State Students

Making a smart decision about your future involves balancing financial options with long-term benefits — and we are focused on making a W&M education an outstanding value for our students.

For out-of-state freshmen in 2022-23
  • 52% of out-of-state freshmen received some type of aid
  • 35% received need-based aid
  • $23,590 average need-based aid offer
  • 33% of W&M students graduate with debt (compared to 64% for students nationwide)

Benefits of a W&M Education

  • Lots of Options

    115+ majors, minors and pre-professional programs with more than a third in STEM and computational-related fields.

  • Personal Experience

    13:1 student-faculty ratio in small classes taught 100% by professors (not assistants). Ranked #6 for best undergraduate teaching (U.S. News and World Report).

  • Hands-On Learning

    #1 rank for best public school for internships and 80% of students involved in mentored research. 58% of students who receive credit for studying abroad.

  • Dynamic Community

    475+ student clubs and organizations, 40 club sports and over 500 intramural teams, or cheer on our 23 NCAA Division I athletic teams. Join the 70% of students who volunteer.

  • Return on Investment

    93% of W&M graduates are employed or attending graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduation. 97% work in jobs that align well with their career interests (as reported by the Class of 2021).

Cost of Attendance

Similar leading private universities frequently cost 20% more than W&M for out-of-state students.

W&M tuition, fees, housing and food = $64,000

Average cost of similar private universities = $80,000+

That’s a potential savings of $16,000 a year for a total of $64,000 or more over a four-year period.

Additional Support for W&M Students

Students can apply for grants and scholarships to help with the cost of:

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Adam Farris Testimonial

“Thanks to a W&M alumni connection and my internship experience at Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) outside Washington, D.C., I now have an EY internship lined up for this summer. When I graduate next year, I will be in an excellent position to launch my career.”

— Adam Farris ’24, economics major and finance minor, from Massachusetts