by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what William & Mary charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our William & Mary cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at William & Mary for the 2020-2021 academic year was $47,038 for undergraduates. If you were a Virginia resident, the yearly charges were $23,812.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $40,089 | $6,949 | $47,038 |
| In-State | $17,434 | $6,378 | $23,812 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does William & Mary cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $47,038 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at William & Mary was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Virginia pay an average of $23,812 a year to attend William & Mary, making the school fairly expensive if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how William & Mary compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: William & Mary Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state William & Mary increased with an average annual rate of 0.58% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $24,091 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at William & Mary would be $48,323, and $97,212 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.30% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $48,265.
This would result in a total cost of $97,155 for two years and $196,844 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at William & Mary.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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