Costs, Aid & Scholarships
W&M is committed to affording exceptional students the opportunity to attend William & Mary.
An education here provides life-changing experiences and the highest quality teaching, learning and research opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial circumstances.
W&M is ranked the #13 best value public college in the nation by Princeton Review.
The university’s investment in scholarship support grows every year, and the amount of need-based financial aid offered has doubled over the past decade.
93% of W&M graduates are employed or attending graduate/professional school within six months of graduation (as reported by the Class of 2021).
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive federal aid and the CSS Profile to receive any additional financial aid.
The Financial Aid Office provides detailed instructions on this application process. All available aid resources (grants, loans and federal work-study) are considered to meet as much student need as possible and to reduce student debt.
William & Mary has a long-standing commitment to meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need of in‑state Virginia residents.
W&M also offers a great value for out-of-state students. Other scholarships are also available.
W&M offers three merit-based awards:
Additional scholarships offered include:
FAFSA or CSS Profile are not required for merit scholarship consideration.
Possibly much less than you think. Our financial aid packages are made up of grants, scholarships, work study jobs and need-based loans. The full Cost of Attendance (CoA) includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, personal expenses and travel. It is a piece of the federal formula we use to calculate your need to process your award:
CoA – EFC (Expected Family Contribution) = Financial Aid Offer
Earning a W&M degree can lead to a lifetime of valuable returns. Top employers around
the globe hire our graduates because of the high caliber of a W&M education.
as reported by the Class of 2021
Our graduates include former U.S. presidents, executives and innovators at Hulu, Netflix and Apple, Super Bowl and World Cup-winning head coaches, Emmy award-winning actors, leaders of the FBI and CIA, NASA’s chief scientist and groundbreaking producers in gaming.
Coming to W&M from Seldovia, Alaska, was no easy feat for Sage Stannish ’22. Learn more about Sage’s 4,500 miles journey and the scholarships that are making it possible for him to pursue his dreams.
