W&M
College of William & Mary
200 Stadium Dr, Williamsburg, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of College of William & Mary (W&M)
About this school
The College of William and Mary, founded in 1693, is a public institution. Since its founding in 1693, it has brought students and faculty together in an intimate setting to study the arts and sciences. The university's low student-faculty ratio and small class size educate exceptional graduates, who have won five Rhodes Scholarships and many other similar awards in the last ten years. On the graduate level, William and Mary offers a wide range of programs in the arts and sciences, law, business, education and marine science. Its 1,200-acre campus, includes a variety of colonial buildings and is located in Williamsburg, 15 miles northwest of Newport News.
- www.wm.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,455
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,285
- Men:2,664 Men (42.4%)
- Women:3,621 Women (57.6%)
Location
Admission Information (W&M)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to College of William and Mary is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 4 |
Social Studies | - | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | PO Box 8795 |
City, State, Zip | Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 |
Phone | (757) 221-4223 |
Fax | (757) 221-1242 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 1 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 1 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 36% of 14,921 applicants were admitted |
Women | 32% of 9,182 applicants were admitted |
Men | 42% of 5,739 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,551 (29%) of 5,359 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 903 (30%) of 2,965 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 648 (27%) of 2,394 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 4.24 |
375 And Above | 92% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 5% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 2% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 1% |
2.50 - 2.99 | - |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 640-740 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 47% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 40% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 12% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 55% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 39% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 7% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 29-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 74% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 23% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 3% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (W&M)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $22,044|Out-of-state: $43,099 (58.96%)
- Room & Board: - $11,799 (31.56%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,400 (3.74%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,143 (5.73%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
College of William and Mary accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003705 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,026 (68.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 570 (55.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 547 (96.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 125 (22.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 78% |
Average Award | $22,147 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 490 (89.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,025 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 321 (58.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,547 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 244 (44.6%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 30 (2.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,120 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,098 (49.9%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,172 (70.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,125 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 500 (23.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $22,087 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,882 (88.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $16,295 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,358 (63.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,126 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 805 (37.9%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 401 (6.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,127 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 36% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,072 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 7.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 3.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,027 |
Academics & Instruction (W&M)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- Not reported
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 3,926,394 |
Computer Ownership | Students required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 400 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
College of William and Mary provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
Programs & Majors (W&M)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (41)
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- History, General
- International Relations and Affairs
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Modern Languages
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Interdisciplinary studies
Online Degrees
Elementary education, secondary education, special education, chemistry
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Juris Doctor
Master's Programs of Study (39)
- Accounting
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Applied Science and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomathematics
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Computational Biology
- Computational Sciences
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Experimental Psychology
- Geographic Information Systems
- History
- Law
- Marine Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Medical Physics
- Nanotechnology
- Neuroscience
- Operations Research
- Optical Sciences
- Physics
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Public Policy
- School Psychology
Campus Life (W&M)
Location & Geography
Population
15,167
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Richmond
Campus Size
1,200 acres
Weather
Temperature | 30.9 average low in January, 82.9 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Williamsburg |
Nearest Train Station | Williamsburg |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
72% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
28%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Green, gold, and silver |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, weight lifting |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
College of William and Mary offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, alma mater productions, student assembly, residence hall association, alpha phi omega, international relations club
Sororities
36% of women participate
Fraternities
26% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,199
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,285
Women
3,621
Men
2,664
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.3% Asian
- 7.8% Black/African-American
- 10.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 63.3% White
- 5.4% Unknown
International Students
6.2% from 81 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
2,455
Student Resources (W&M)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Psychology205 Documents
- Kinesiology Activity73 Documents
- History69 Documents
- Philosophy65 Documents
- Government75 Documents
Popular Courses
- KINE 200 - Introduction to the Human BodyKinesiology Activity
- PSYC 301 - Elementary StatisticsPsychology
- HIST 192 - Global History since 1500History
- PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology as a Natural SciencePsychology
- PSYC 318 - Abnormal PsychologyPsychology
Popular Professors
- Ashleigh QueenKINE 200
- Pamela HuntPSYC 301
- Harmony DalgleishBIOL 220
- Sarah BisconerPSYC 318
- Matt HilimirePSYC 301
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