At a glance
Average net price
$19,096
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.4%
Admission rate
34%
Undergrad size
7,055
In-state tuition
$25,914
Out-of-state tuition
$51,038
Cost of attendance
$43,035
Median earnings (10y)
$73,490
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,473
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 94.6%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (33%), stem (29%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM29%
- Business12%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences33%
- Trades & services7%
- Social sciences20.3%~1,431 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.6%~1,033 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business11.6%~817 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology8.2%~580 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~487 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History6.1%~428 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~406 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science5.6%~394 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~368 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.1%~220 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~203 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.8%~199 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~106 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.5%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 707 | $73,897 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 443 | $64,972 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 439 | $66,977 | $19,812 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 339 | $25,989 | $19,379 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 332 | $43,630 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 300 | — | $16,681 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 258 | $78,026 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 241 | $54,979 | $19,678 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 237 | $27,366 | $21,413 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 213 | $26,414 | $17,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 196 | $37,436 | $18,929 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 190 | $41,092 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 188 | $71,208 | $19,794 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 171 | $43,636 | $21,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 136 | $29,407 | $16,378 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 129 | $65,262 | $20,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 124 | $30,436 | $19,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 122 | $46,886 | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 100 | $37,566 | $22,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 93 | $27,623 | $19,500 |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 83 | $50,127 | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 81 | $34,517 | $15,250 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $20,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 71 | $35,554 | $14,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 62 | $31,690 | $20,500 |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $16,750 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 52 | $85,399 | — |
| Marketing. | Master's | 51 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $19,067 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About William & Mary
William & Mary is a large institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,055 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at William & Mary — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,096 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $25,914 for in-state students and $51,038 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $43,035 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.4%, a strong completion outcome. 94.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $73,490 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
William & Mary confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (33% of credentials), stem (29% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
William & Mary accepts 34% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,473. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Williamsburg, Virginia (suburb), William & Mary draws students from across Virginia and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about William & Mary
Q.How much does William & Mary cost?
The average net price at William & Mary is $19,096 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $43,035.
Q.What is the graduation rate at William & Mary?
William & Mary has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into William & Mary?
William & Mary admits 34% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do William & Mary graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median William & Mary graduate earns $73,490 per year.
Q.What is tuition at William & Mary?
Published tuition is $25,914 in-state and $51,038 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is William & Mary located?
William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia (ZIP 23187).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with William & Mary at their official website.