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What William & Mary Fin Aid Will You Get?

Most students won't pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.

Nevertheless, some types of financial aid will be more beneficial than others, and some students will receive more than others. Learn more by scrolling down the page.

Here You'll Find:

  • Financial Aid for Freshmen
  • First Year Grants & Scholarships
  • Income Based Aid
  • Scholarship Breakdown By Student
  • William & Mary Aid Calculator & Info
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

Common William & Mary FinAid Offer

$28,325 is the normal College of William and Mary's freshman financial aid plan. Around 43.0% of incoming students obtain financial aid, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

Is it a Discount?

Loans are a part of financial aid offers, but the only true discount off of the cost of college is a scholarship or grant that you do not have to pay back.

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What About College Loans?

We feel that loan debt should be regarded as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Find more on student loan debt at William & Mary.

How Much Is Available in Grants & Scholarships?

The stats below refer to aid which is provided by College of William and Mary.

42.0% of new students (643 total) were awarded scholarships at College of William and Mary, averaging $16,601 per student. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all colleges in the country.

160 freshman students were awarded a grant. About 10.0% of William & Mary freshmen got grants with an average of $4,942 each recipient.

See the usual level of scholarships and grants freshmen receive by studying the chart below.

Scholarships vs. Grants

Scholarships are awarded due to special ability or merit, while grants are given due to financial need.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Determine how much grant and scholarship assistance you may expect to receive according to your earnings. The chart below displays freshmen getting federal Title IV aid including PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k3.4%$34,510
Income 30k-48k3.7%$34,258
Income 48k-75k3.4%$27,500
Income 75k-110k3.6%$18,805
Income 110k +9.6%$5,796
Title IV Aid

The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.

The Average Undergraduate Receiving a Grant or Scholarship Obtains $19,449

49.0% of the 6,377 undergrads at College of William and Mary qualify for some kind of grant aid. A total of approximately 3,131 students receiving an average of $19,449 each.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.

College of William and Mary Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid Department Websitehttps://www.wm.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/wm
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