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Williamsburg, VA · Fredericksburg, VA
| William & Mary | University of Mary Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,096/yr | $20,667/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,106/yr | $10,304/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,500 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $881/yr | $11,061/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $5,916/yr | $15,477/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,803/yr | $26,212/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,370/yr | $30,986/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,182/yr | $14,250/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,182/yr | $13,040/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,050/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,460/yr | $2,810/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,035/yr | $31,137/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,914/yr | $14,640/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $51,038/yr | $27,560/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 12% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 22% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 34% | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1400–1530 | 1170–1370 |
| SAT average | 1473 | 1272 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 32–34 | 27–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 34–35 · Math 28–33 | English 27–34 · Math 24–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 17,548 | 4,606 |
| Students accepted | 5,741 | 3,973 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,619 | 758 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 45% | 31% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 89% | 66% |
| Freshmen who come back | 95% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $73,490/yr | $60,613/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $48,980–$112,948 | $40,127–$88,325 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 91% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 91% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 89% | 61% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 90% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $62,959/yr | $49,411/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 84% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 85% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 89% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 88% | 66% |
| Students who transfer out | 7.3% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $67,721/yr | $54,986/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Social Sciences 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $105,337/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $76,301/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 29% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,055 | 3,566 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,755 | 166 |
| Average professor pay | $12,942/mo | $9,957/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $96,498 | $80,643 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Williamsburg, VA | Fredericksburg, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1693 | 1908 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Men | 41% | 36% |
| Women | 59% | 64% |
| White students | 62% | 59% |
| Black students | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9% | 13% |
| Asian students | 11% | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.4% | 6.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 13% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 1.2% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.1% | 12% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $18,167/yr | $11,398/yr |
| Endowment | $1.5B | $89.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,455 | 2,261 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,785/yr | $7,783/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,770/yr | $5,670/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 543 | 495 |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.8M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $37.5M | $5.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $38.2M | $5.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $322,693 | $37,885 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.