William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for biology
William & Mary is a public institution in Williamsburg with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1458, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $73,490 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,529.
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History & Fun Facts
- •" Named in honor of the reigning monarchs King William III and Queen Mary II, the college is the second-oldest in the United States after Harvard University (1636).
- •In 1695, before the town of Williamsburg existed, construction began on the College Building, now known as the Sir Christopher Wren Building, in what was then called Middle Plantation.
- •The college is one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution.
- •The charter named James Blair as the college's first president (a lifetime appointment which he held until he died in 1743).
- •William Mary was founded as an Anglican institution; students were required to be members of the Church of England, and professors were required to declare adherence to the Thirty-Nine Articles.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1458
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (79)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
95%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
49
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from VA state average + suburban adjustment