Why Support W&M?

William & Mary is a public school, but state assistance covers less than 20 percent of our operating budget. Most of the things that make William & Mary exceptional — our rigorous academic environment, world-renowned professors and state-of-the-art facilities — are supported by private gifts from our close-knit community and individuals like you.

State funding pays for the essentials. Private funding enables excellence.

We’re sure you have your own reasons for supporting William & Mary. All of us carry our own special memories of this extraordinary school and want to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities.

Learn more about the difference your gifts make and the many ways to give.