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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

    13:1 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 2026).

  • Hands-On Learning

    Ranked #6 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

    94% of W&M graduates are employed or attending graduate/professional school within 6 months of graduation. 100% work in jobs that align well with their career interests (as reported by the Class of 2023).

100% of tuition and fees covered for eligible Virginia students

All in-state, Pell-eligible students will automatically receive scholarship assistance to cover at least tuition and fees, as well as any additional demonstrated financial need beyond that (as determined through the FAFSA and CSS Profile). About 21% of first-year, in-state students receive Pell Grants.

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