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Williamsburg, VA · Public · Medium · Small City
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Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
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Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 200 | $103,576 | $68,257 |
| Political Science and Government | 190 | $76,102 | $63,293 |
| Psychology, General | 181 | $59,796 | $50,706 |
| Biology, General | 139 | $69,010 | $57,214 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 125 | $66,872 | $54,562 |
| Economics | 122 | $86,782 | $82,686 |
| History | 114 | $66,422 | $50,680 |
| Computer Science | 95 | $145,337 | $107,009 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 0 teacher recommendations required
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$75
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
Sticker price means almost nothing. William & Mary's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
Open William & Mary's Net Price CalculatorWilliam & Mary publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. William & Mary does not publish supplemental prompt text on its own site. It strongly encourages first-year applicants to submit up to two of the optional essays available inside the Common App. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, William & Mary, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppWilliam & Mary publishes its supplement only inside the Common App. William & Mary does not publish supplemental prompt text on its own site. It strongly encourages first-year applicants to submit up to two of the optional essays available inside the Common App. The prompts below are from the 2024-2025 cycle and are here so you can plan the work, not so you can write to them. For this year's exact wording, open your Common App account and go to My Colleges, William & Mary, Writing Supplement.
Open the Common AppWilliam & Mary does not publish supplemental prompt text on its own site. It strongly encourages first-year applicants to submit up to two of the optional essays available inside the Common App.
Why W&M / personal
Optional300 words“Beyond your impressive academic credentials and extracurricular accomplishments, what else makes you unique and colorful? We know nobody fits neatly into 250 words or less, but you can provide us with some clues to help us know you better.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2024-09-01 · Cycle 2024-2025 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
No
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$51,038
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$51,038
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$204,152
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
5%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
CAA
Debt-to-Income
25.2%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$530,748
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
66% of students receive financial aid. This school is committed to access.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: January 5, 2027
114 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 95 | $81,921 | $66,596 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 86 | $60,794 | $55,693 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 67 | $62,323 | $62,451 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 | $55,995 | $48,590 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.