William and Mary
William and Mary
Sadler Center, 200 Stadium Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185
William & Mary is a public university in VA, founded in 1693 and offers Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 6,236, and the graduate enrollment is 2,703. William & Mary is a hyper-selective school, receiving 14,201 applications and accepting 42.2% of applicants. William & Mary’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, William & Mary employs 664 full-time instructional staff (96% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 12:1 student to faculty ratio.
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75
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- Standardized Tests
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Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Decision I Application Deadline
November 1st
Early Decision II Application Deadline
January 3rd
Regular Application Deadline
January 3rd
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Extracurricular Activities - Very Important
- Character/Personal Qualities - Very Important
- Application Essay - Very Important
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
Average Acceptance Rate
42.20%
Empowerly Acceptance Rate
50.00%
STUDENT LIFE
The William and Mary institution is a public research institute that focuses mainly on the undergraduate program, and undergraduate students make up the majority of the school’s total student population. The university offers 34 different undergraduate degrees and over ten graduate degrees in its respective programs. The W&M college is very selective with its admission process, with a 42% acceptance rate out of the total applicant pool. For a student to be accepted, they are expected to have an SAT score of between 1,300 to 1,490 or an ACT high of 30 to 34. However, the school values the welfare of its students and the quality of their education, and it is intentional about providing a conducive learning environment. The school maintains the second-lowest student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, and about 86% of its classes only contain 40 students or lower.
Housing
- 70% of students live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshmen
- Freshmen and sophomores required to live on campus
The school offers very affordable accommodations for students on the campus, and both first and second-year students are expected to live on the campus. The university provides guaranteed accommodations to joint degree program students as long as they meet the basic requirements and make payment deposits at the stipulated time. Most undergraduates prefer to live on campus because of the convenience it offers—and the fact that most of the school facilities are easily accessible from the dorms.
Life as a Student
The College of William and Mary prioritizes academic excellence, but it also offers students many social and extracurricular activities. The college has quite an impressive number of social organizations that the students can benefit from to improve their social life. The school also has fraternities and sororities, and the first-ever collegiate fraternity known as FHC society was founded in the school back in 1750.
The university also has an excellent athletics team representing the school in many championships. The athletics team is called the William and Mary Tribe, and they have recorded immense success in different sports activities.
TOP MAJORS
Business
Political Science and Government
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Economics
Psychology
Biology
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- 24-hour trained security on campus
- Late night ride/safe escort service available
Student Services
- Health Center
- Legal Advice
- Psychological Counseling
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Cross-Country Running
Basketball
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Cross-Country Running
Club
Club
Triathlon
Badminton
Baseball
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross-Country Running
Triathlon
Badminton
Cheerleading
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Water Polo
Cross-Country Running
Intramural
Intramural
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
William and Mary typically meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for in-state students and qualifying out-of-state students may receive up to 25% of their full cost of attendance in grant aid.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition (Resident) - $17,434, (Out-of-State) - $40,089
- Fees (Resident) - $6,378, (Out-of-State) - $6,949
- Room and Board - $13,332
- Books, Travel, and Incidentals (Resident) - $3,076, (Out-of-State) - $3,350
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Resident) - $40,220, (Out-of-State) - $63,720
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HISTORY
The William and Mary College is a public research institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the Southeastern United States. The university was founded back in 1693, making it the second oldest higher education institute in the country. It was established during the combined colonial reign of William III and his wife Mary II as an institution to colonize young Native American men with European values and education. The school was inaugurated on the 8th of February, 1693, and was named after the reigning king and queen. Although the university is second to Harvard University on the list of oldest colleges in the United States, the William and Mary College has the oldest college building in the country.
The college was initially intended to be established earlier in the 16th century at Henrico, but the plans faced setbacks. Notably, the ongoing genocide of Native Americans and a change in government in the years 1622 and 1624. However, construction for the college kicked off nonetheless, and the resulting building is called the Sir Christopher Wren Building in the Middle Plantation, Virginia. The college gained a seat in the House of Burgesses in 1693, and it was proposed to be funded by the export duties of animal furs and taxes acquired from tobacco sales in the country.
Today, William and Mary thrive as one of the eight ivy universities in the United States, building on its 300 years of experience to offer world-class excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. The college covers a total land area of 1,200 acres in Williamsburg, Virginia, and was named one of the most beautiful campuses in the country by Travel + Leisure in 2011. The university is governed and overseen by a 17-person board of visitors appointed by the governor of Virginia. The university is ranked 38th on the list of national universities in the 2022 edition for best colleges. It is also ranked the 16th best college for veterans and the 9th best undergraduate teaching institution. The college is nicknamed the “alma mater of the nation” because it has graduated several prominent names and national heroes. Most notable among these names are Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler, all past presidents of the United States.