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Undergraduate Admission

Top-Tier 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 out-of-state students.

  • $55 million in scholarships/grants (gift aid) distributed annually.
  • All first-year applicants are automatically considered for three merit-based programs.
  • Nearly 70% of W&M students graduate without debt.

Top employers around the globe hire our graduates because of the high caliber of a W&M education. From your first internship to your last job, we will help ensure you are well prepared to excel in your chosen career.

For Out-of-State First-Year Students in 2023-2024

  • 65 %
    Received some type of aid
  • 30 %
    Received need-based aid
  • $ 22,000
    Potential annual scholarship/grant (gift aid) available

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 public school for best undergraduate teaching (U.S. News and World Report).

  • Hands-On Learning

    Top 10 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 500 intramural teams and 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 2022).

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 = $67,000

Average cost of similar private universities = $85,000+

That’s a potential savings of $18,000 a year for a total of $72,000 or more over a four-year period.

Higher Earnings

  • Top 20 Salaries

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

  • 20% higher starting salary

    According to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, W&M undergraduate alumni earn nearly 20% 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).

Additional Support for W&M Students

Students can apply to receive up to $5,000 for:

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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