College of William and Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
4-year Public university
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Overview

College of William and Mary is a public institution established in 1693 with suburban setting located at Williamsburg. It is ranked 53 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. The college has more than 30 undergraduate programs and more than 10 graduate and professional degree programs. Its highly ranked graduate schools include the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, the first law school in the U.S.; the School of Education; and the Mason School of Business. Students can join the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, the nation’s first academic Greek society, as well as other fraternities and sororities. All freshmen are required to live on campus, and the majority of upperclassmen choose to live on campus as well.

#53 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Williamsburg, Virginia
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1693
Selectivity Moderate
Size Medium
6,797 Undergraduates
Website http://www.wm.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$63,235
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,300
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $25,041
Outstate Tuition Fee $48,841
Room and Board Fees $14,555
$45,090 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

33% (Moderate Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition Application

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your native language, and if your schooling during the past five years or more has been in English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
05
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$26,699 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$20,855 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $63,235
35% Students with need received Financial Aid
32% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
William & Mary Scholars
Total Worth at least the full cost of in-state tuition and fees
Eligibility Academically distinguished students who have overcome unusual adversity and/or are members of underrepresented groups who would contribute to campus diversity.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
James Monroe Scholars
Total Worth a $3000 research stipend, special housing option during freshman year
Eligibility Top 10-15% of all admitted students to the College of William and Mary.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
1693 Scholars
Total Worth Upto worth the amount of in-state tuition, general fees and room & board.
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Score above 1500 combined on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing sections of the SAT and/or score above a 33 on the ACT.
Rank in the top 1-3% of their graduating high school class
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Army ROTC Scholarship
Total Worth Covers full tuition and fees or full food and housing.
Details --
Hulon Willis Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000
Details Sponsored by the Alumni Association. Only current students are eligible. Two successful applicants will be awarded. Application Deadline: March 16, 2018.
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Students

6,797 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
95% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
86% Students graduate within 6 years