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College of William & Mary

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Overview

College of William & Mary is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1693, College of William & Mary (W&M) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. W&M provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 333-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 30-39%. It is considered a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. W&M also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

College of William & Mary's Control Typepublic

Entity

College of William & Mary's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

College of William & Mary' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

College of William & Mary's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
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Acronym W&M
Founded 1693
Motto
Colours Green, gold and silver
Mascot Griffin

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Location

Address 200 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
23187-8795 Virginia
United States
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College of William & Mary Phone Number (757) 221 4000
College of William & Mary Fax Number (757) 221 1242
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

College of William & Mary is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of William & Mary's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • American Bar Association (ABA), Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize College of William & Mary as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

College of William & Mary Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of College of William & Mary is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of William & Mary's academic range and degree level offering.



College of William & Mary: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
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Programs and Courses

College of William & Mary Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

College of William & Mary Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of College of William & Mary categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at College of William & Mary.



College of William & Mary: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact College of William & Mary Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official College of William & Mary website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

College of William & Mary Admission Info


College of William & Mary's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

College of William & Mary is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


College of William & Mary's Admission Selection Admission Selection

College of William & Mary has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

College of William & Mary's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


College of William & Mary's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


College of William & Mary's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 8795
Williamsburg 23187-8795
(757) 221 4223


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact College of William & Mary's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

College of William & Mary Size and Profile


College of William & Mary's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

College of William & Mary has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


College of William & Mary's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

College of William & Mary's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


College of William & Mary's Control Type Control Type

College of William & Mary is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


College of William & Mary's Entity Type Entity Type

College of William & Mary is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


College of William & Mary's Campus Setting Campus Setting

College of William & Mary's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


College of William & Mary's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

College of William & Mary adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


College of William & Mary's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


College of William & Mary is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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College of William & Mary's Library University Library

Yes Visit College of William & Mary's Library
William & Mary's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,193,559 physical volumes, 197,344 physical media, 207,596 digital/electronic media and 819 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 83 full-time employees, including 31 librarians. William & Mary's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


College of William & Mary's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, College of William & Mary provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,755 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


College of William & Mary's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


College of William & Mary's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

College of William & Mary Services


College of William & Mary's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


College of William & Mary's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


College of William & Mary's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


College of William & Mary's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


College of William & Mary's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

College of William & Mary Organisational Structure

The academic structure of College of William & Mary consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

College of William & Mary
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Law School
  • Mason School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Marine Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

College of William & Mary Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of William & Mary's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • URA
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of William & Mary public or private?

College of William & Mary is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is College of William & Mary profit or non-profit?

College of William & Mary is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of College of William & Mary in terms of enrollment?

College of William & Mary has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of College of William & Mary in terms of academic staff?

College of William & Mary's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is College of William & Mary a coeducational institution?

College of William & Mary is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does College of William & Mary use?

College of William & Mary adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is College of William & Mary affiliated with?

None.

Does College of William & Mary admit international students?

Yes.

What is College of William & Mary's acceptance rate and admission policy?

College of William & Mary's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend College of William & Mary W&M?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is College of William & Mary W&M located?

College of William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Address: 200 Richmond Road.

Is College of William & Mary W&M accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, College of William & Mary is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (since 1921).

Does College of William & Mary offer financial aid?

Yes

Does College of William & Mary offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does College of William & Mary have a university library?

Yes William & Mary's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,193,559 physical volumes, 197,344 physical media, 207,596 digital/electronic media and 819 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 83 full-time employees, including 31 librarians. William & Mary's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does College of William & Mary provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, College of William & Mary provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,755 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does College of William & Mary have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does College of William & Mary offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does College of William & Mary offer career services?

Yes

Does College of William & Mary offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does College of William & Mary have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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