Distinct & Distinguished
William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a teaching, learning and research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, W&M offers a top-rated academic experience while being consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation.
Chartered in 1693, W&M is one of the first institutions of higher learning in America, with many notable distinctions.
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# 1The Princeton Review (2023)
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# 1Morning Consult (2022)
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# 13The Princeton Review (2023)
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# 23U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Students
Find undergraduate facts and figures, including admission statistics, recent class profile and more.
Schools
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Arts & Sciences
Preparing critical thinkers and problem solvers to make a difference in the world.
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School of Business
Delivering real-world, hands-on learning experiences driven by our distinctive ideals of principled achievement, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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School of Education
Empowering transformative educational leaders for a rapidly changing world and academic landscape.
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Law School
Educating highly skilled advocates, ready to serve their clients and their communities with thoughtful engagement and unwavering integrity.
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School of Marine Science
Preparing students to address global challenges in estuarine, coastal and marine systems through societally relevant lab and fieldwork.
Outcomes
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97 %
work in jobs that align well with career interests
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# 1
Producers of Alumni who Earn PH.D.s Among Public Universities
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# 5
For Finance salaries and Top 20 for Consulting and Tech Salaries
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# 13
Best Career Placement
The Princeton Review (2023)
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Research
Almost 80% of undergraduate students are involved in faculty-mentored research, with 20% having their work published before they graduate. Twenty research centers and 13 makerspaces on campus support cross-disciplinary collaborative opportunities.
Faculty
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# 6best undergraduate teachingU.S. News & World Report (2024)
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13:1student-faculty ratio
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100 %of classes taught by faculty
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82 %of classes have fewer than 40 students
Student Experience
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# 9The Princeton Review (2023)
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# 13The Princeton Review (2023)
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# 19The Princeton Review (2024)
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
One of W&M’s core values is belonging. For five consecutive years, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has chosen W&M to receive the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. William & Mary is also ranked #12 for race and class interaction by Princeton Review (2024).
Campus Life
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Student Clubs & Organizations
More than 475 student clubs and organizations, 40 club sports and over 500 intramural teams encourage connection and exploration.
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Health & Wellness
50+ fitness classes and wellness programs offered each week underscore the university’s commitment to flourishing mind, body and spirit alike.
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Community Service
Ranked #5 for students looking to make an impact by Princeton Review (2023); 70% of students participate with 60+ community service groups on campus.
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Housing & Dining
60% of undergraduates live on campus in residence halls and living learning communities as well as fraternity and sorority housing.
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Study Abroad
W&M is ranked #1 in study abroad participation among public universities and approximately half of undergrads receive credit for global experiences. With over 800 international students, a multitude of cultural perspectives and research opportunities abound.
Top 20 public school for alumni networks with 111,000+ alumni worldwide
Our graduates include former U.S. presidents, executives, and innovators at Hulu, Netflix, and Apple, Super Bowl and World Cup-winning head coaches, Emmy award-winning actors, leaders of the FBI and CIA, NASA’s chief scientists, and groundbreaking producers in gaming.
Affording Opportunity
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4.5 starsMoney Magazine (2023)
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# 17The Princeton Review (2023)
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$ 50 million
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W&M by the Numbers
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