by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for William & Mary, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at William & Mary ran $25,914 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $51,038. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $7,205 in-state and $7,596 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,709 | $43,442 |
| Fees | $7,205 | $7,596 |
| Total | $25,914 | $51,038 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will William & Mary charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how William & Mary tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, William & Mary runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the William & Mary Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at William & Mary has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,434 | $40,089 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,434 | $40,089 |
| One Year Ago | $18,252 | $42,053 |
| Most Recent Year | $18,709 | $43,442 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at William & Mary has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 3.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $52,723 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.87%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $26,658. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.77%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $52,453.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $26,658 | $52,453 |
| In 2 Years | $27,423 | $53,908 |
| In 3 Years | $28,210 | $55,403 |
| In 4 Years | $29,020 | $56,939 |
| In 5 Years | $29,853 | $58,518 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $218,703, or about $111,311 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at William & Mary, head to the William & Mary Financial Aid page.
