College of William and Mary Value of an Education

Is William & Mary Worth the Price?

Use 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 #5 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Virginia.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

College of William and Mary provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns William & Mary a #519 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

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	$185,653 - College of William and Mary
Average	Fair	$188,573 - Union College New York $187,723 - Hamilton College $189,093 - Dickinson College $191,347 - Carleton College $195,057 - University of California - Berkeley $197,179 - Colby College $198,216 - Kenyon College $199,853 - Bates College $275,198 - Jewish Theological Seminary of America
	Low
Overpriced	Poor

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And the Grand Total Comes To: $185,653

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of William and Mary will cost you about $185,653. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $45,182 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$45,182
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$185,653

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	$213,850	1,166	A-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$185,653	1,394	B-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$149,766	1,314	B-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$137,421	19	A
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$109,224	21	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$73,337	8	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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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