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Costs, Aid & Scholarships

Affording exceptional students the opportunity to attend Â鶹Æƽâ°æ

An education here provides life-changing experiences and the highest quality teaching, learning and research opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The university’s investment in scholarship support grows every year, and the amount of need-based financial aid offered has doubled over the past decade. The Financial Aid Office provides detailed instructions on the application process.

$60 million in grants and scholarships distributed annually

Students must complete the to receive federal aid and the to receive any additional financial aid.

Need-Based Financial Aid

All available aid resources (scholarships, grants, loans and federal work-study) are considered to meet as much student need as possible.

Merit-Based Awards

All first-year applicants are automatically considered for four merit-based awards. Students can also apply for additional scholarship opportunities.

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Affording opportunity

  • # 16
    best public school for financial aid
    The Princeton Review (2025)
  • # 13
    best value public school without aid
    The Princeton Review (2025)
  • # 11
    best value public school
    The Princeton Review (2025)

W&M’s Commitment to Affordability

  • Virginia Residents

    77% of first-year students received some type of aid, and 100% of demonstrated financial need is typically met.

  • Out-Of-State Students

    60% of first-year students received some type of aid and need-based scholarships/grants (gift aid) can total up to $24,000.

Outstanding Return on Your Investment

Top employers around the globe hire our graduates because of the high caliber of a W&M education.

  • 97 %
    Work in jobs that align well with career interests

    as reported by the Class of 2024

  • 92 %
    Employed or in Graduate/Professional School

    within six months of graduation for the Class of 2024

  • 91 %
    Graduation Rate
    National Center for Education Statistics

    significantly higher than the national average of 60% at four-year colleges. This places W&M in the top 5% of all colleges and universities

Career Ready for Lifelong Success

  • Job Market Prep

    Ranked top 20 best career placement by The Princeton Review with over 540 employers on campus each year.

  • Distinguished Scholars

    Ranked #1 highest percentage of alumni to earn Ph.D.s among public universities by Washington Monthly.

  • Higher Earnings

    Undergraduate alumni earn nearly 22% more than the national median starting salary, according to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

  • Lifelong Support

    Ranked top 20 public school for alumni networks by The Princeton Review with 119,000+ alums worldwide.

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ROTC Scholarships

The United States Army's Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program offers several scholarships to support education and training for the nation's future military officers.  

  • Army ROTC Scholarships: Two- to four-year options cover the cost of tuition and fees or a monthly stipend.  
  • : Four-year scholarships cover tuition and fees, books and a monthly allowance.
  • : $300 monthly stipend for non-scholarship students starting their junior year. 
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Want to learn more?

Check out the  to hear W&M students discuss scholar programs with the Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission, Tim Wolfe.

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