College of William and Mary Value of an Education

Is William & Mary Worth the Price?

Determine the value of an education from William & Mary to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Virginia, College of William and Mary is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

College of William and Mary's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Virginia. This lands College of William and Mary in the #4 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Virginia.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

College of William and Mary's educational quality places it among the top 20% best colleges and universities nationwide. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it a middle-of-the-pack #649 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to William & Mary in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of William and Mary compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best
	Good	$170,473 - Vassar College $182,098 - Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Average	Fair	$185,405 - Swarthmore College $189,759 - College of William and Mary $196,536 - Haverford College $197,159 - Franklin and Marshall College $202,034 - Bentley University $209,404 - Wesleyan University $211,329 - University of Miami $214,268 - Villanova University
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $189,759

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of William and Mary will cost you about $189,759. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $46,457 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$46,457
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$189,759

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of William and Mary. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$220,999	1,241	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$189,759	1,453	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$154,530	1,388	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$145,530	19	A
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$114,290	19	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$79,062	6	A

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Virginia.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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College of William and Mary Value of an Education

Is William & Mary Worth the Price?

Within Virginia, College of William and Mary is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Great Price.

Nationally, Fair Deal for a Top Notch School

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $189,759

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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