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William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,959

Acceptance Rate

33%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$25,040

At a Glance

Total Students

6,949

Retention Rate

95%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

23%

Median Debt

$18,500

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

William & Mary is a public university with 6,949 students and an acceptance rate of 32.7%. The university has a high retention rate of 94.6% and a graduation rate of 91%. The in-state tuition is $25,040. A little under a quarter of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of William & Mary have strong earning potential. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $49,873. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $62,959, and ten years after, they reach $73,490. The median debt for graduates is $18,500.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$50k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$73k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, William & Mary alumni earn an average of $49,873. Five years out, earnings increase to $62,959, and after ten years, graduates earn $73,490 on average. The median debt for graduates is $18,500.

William & Mary has a high retention rate of 94.6% and a graduation rate of 91%. The school has an acceptance rate of 32.7% and a student body of 6,949. Approximately 23.4% of students receive financial aid, and in-state tuition costs $25,040.

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Campus Location

Williamsburg, Virginia

Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 32.7%.