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Undergraduate Admission

Our Commitment to Virginia Students

Making a smart decision about your future involves balancing financial options with long-term benefits — and we are committed to making our top-ranked W&M education affordable for in-state residents. The total cost of attendance is frequently one-half that of top private universities.

All first-year applicants are automatically considered for three merit-based programs. Students can also apply for additional scholarship opportunities.

100% of demonstrated financial need is typically met

  • Lowest median net price among public four-year universities in Virginia for in-state students with family income of less than $110,000.
  • 24% received enough scholarships/grants (gift aid) to cover all tuition and fees.
  • Nearly 70% of W&M students graduate without debt.

Typical Support Based on Family Income

Percent of applicants who qualify for aid and median tuition paid broken down by family income
Income Up to $75K $75-110K $110-135K
Percent Qualified for Aid 99% 96% 93%
Median Tuition Paid by Family $0 $0 $6,680

For In-State First-Year Students in 2024-2025

  • 77 %
    Received some type of aid
  • 65 %
    Received need-based aid
  • $ 27,026
    Average need-based aid offer

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

    11:1 student-faculty ratio in small classes taught 99% by professors (not assistants). Ranked #2 public school for best undergraduate teaching (U.S. News and World Report, 2027).

  • Hands-On Learning

    Ranked #7 for best public school for internships and 85% of students involved in mentored research. 55% of students receive credit for studying abroad.

  • Dynamic Community

    475+ student clubs and organizations, 40+ club sports, over 450 intramural teams and 23 NCAA Division I athletic teams. Join the 70% of students who volunteer.

  • Return on Investment

    92% 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 2024).

100% of tuition and fees covered for eligible Virginia students

William & Mary is committed to making a high-caliber education affordable for Virginia residents. Through the Pell Promise, eligible in-state undergraduate students who qualify for a Federal Pell Grant and demonstrate significant financial need* will receive scholarship aid covering at least the full cost of tuition and fees.

Pell Grant Guarantee

Higher Earnings

  • Top 20 Salaries

    Top 20 salary rankings in finance, management consulting and law, according to The Wall Street Journal.

  • 22% higher starting salary

    According to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, W&M undergraduate alumni earn nearly 22% more than the national median starting salary.

  • 29% higher salary 15 years after graduation

    The median W&M graduate has a 29% higher salary than the median Virginia public university bachelor’s degree holder at mid-career (15 years from graduation).

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Isaac Ceus Jr. ’25 Quote

“I have been given countless opportunities and made many memories through the aid of the scholarships.”

Isaac Ceus Jr. ’25, kinesiology major with a concentration in nutrition