Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at William & Mary is $25,040 for Virginia residents and $49,412 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.46% for Virginia residents and increased by 4.70% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for W & M is $26,158 for Virginia residents and $51,732 for out-of-state students which is a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.46% for Virginia residents and increased by 4.70% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,915. The Living costs increased by 5.27% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Virginia schools with tuition changes from last year at Virginia colleges tuition change page.
W & M Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$23,970 $47,196$16,068
2023-2024$25,040$49,412$16,915
Change % 2023-20244.46%4.70%5.27%
2024-2025$26,158$51,732$17,807
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
William & Mary - COA
William & Mary - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
William & Mary - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,422 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $36,440 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at W & M is $18,093 for Virginia residents and $37,792 for out-of-state students which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
William & Mary has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $43,286 for in-state and $66,043 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Marshall-Wythe School of Law page.
W & M Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,776 $35,136$16,068
2023-2024$17,422$36,440$16,915
Change % 2023-20243.85%3.71%5.27%
2024-2025$18,093$37,792$17,807
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
William & Mary - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at W & M. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $607 for Virginia residents and $1,399 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $606 for Virginia residents and $1,631 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$581$1,336
2023-2024$607$1,399
2024-2025$634$1,465
Graduate2022-2023$584$1,573
2023-2024$606$1,631
2024-2025$629$1,691
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
William & Mary - Tuition per Credit Hour
William & Mary - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between William & Mary and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between William & Mary and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
William & Mary$25,040$49,412
University of North Carolina Wilmington$7,317$22,985
Towson University$11,306$28,326
University of Delaware$16,080$39,720
College of Charleston$12,978$36,858
James Madison University$13,576$30,790

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at W & M?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at W & M is $104,426 for Virginia residents and $204,126 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,460$25,886$26,320$26,761$104,426
Out-of-State$50,052$50,699$51,355$52,020$204,126
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,886$26,320$26,761$27,209$106,175
Out-of-State$50,699$51,355$52,020$52,693$206,768
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,320$26,761$27,209$27,665$107,954
Out-of-State$51,355$52,020$52,693$53,375$209,444
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$26,761$27,209$27,665$28,128$109,763
Out-of-State$52,020$52,693$53,375$54,066$212,155
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$27,209$27,665$28,128$28,600$111,602
Out-of-State$52,693$53,375$54,066$54,766$214,901

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $180,467 for Virginia residents and $280,168 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at William & Mary.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$43,852$44,684$45,512$46,356$180,467
Out-of-State$68,444$69,498$70,569$71,658$280,168
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$44,684$45,533$46,377$47,237$183,895
Out-of-State$69,498$70,569$71,658$72,764$284,488
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$45,533$46,398$47,259$48,136$187,390
Out-of-State$70,569$71,658$72,764$73,890$288,880
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$46,398$47,280$48,157$49,051$190,953
Out-of-State$71,658$72,764$73,890$75,033$293,345
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$47,280$48,179$49,073$49,985$194,584
Out-of-State$72,764$73,890$75,033$76,196$297,883

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $106,155 for Virginia residents and $205,856 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at William & Mary.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,274$26,106$26,934$27,778$106,155
Out-of-State$49,866$50,920$51,991$53,080$205,856
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,106$26,955$27,799$28,659$109,583
Out-of-State$50,920$51,991$53,080$54,186$210,176
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,955$27,820$28,681$29,558$113,078
Out-of-State$51,991$53,080$54,186$55,312$214,568
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,820$28,702$29,579$30,473$116,641
Out-of-State$53,080$54,186$55,312$56,455$219,033
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,702$29,601$30,495$31,407$120,272
Out-of-State$54,186$55,312$56,455$57,618$223,571

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at William & Mary.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
William & Mary 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$25,040$1,080$16,915$49,412$1,080 $16,915
Graduate$17,422 $1,080$16,915$36,440 $1,080$16,915
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