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#8 Most Beautiful College Quads in America (Architectural Digest 2024)

William & Mary delivers an educational experience rooted in our distinctive values and strengths as the Alma Mater of the Nation. Exceptional teaching, research, lifelong learning and long-term career success are central to our mission, alongside a commitment to access and affordability.

The university’s global impact stems from developing leaders with integrity and character and confronting the most pressing needs of our time. These qualities ensure that William & Mary will continue to lead with distinction and excellence, as we have for over 330 years.

 Unless otherwise noted, all listings are national rankings.

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Detailed Rankings

Overall

W&M overall Rankings
Rank Category Ranking Organization
19 America's Top Colleges: Public Universities Forbes (2025)
21 Best Colleges: Public Universities U.S. News & World Report (2025)

Hands-On Experience

Applied learning experiences offer hands-on, mentored opportunities beyond the classroom to promote academic, professional and personal growth.

W&M Rankings related to applied learning
Rank Category Ranking Organization
1 Study Abroad Participation (Public) Institute of International Education (2025)
6 Best Schools for Internships (Public) The Princeton Review (2025)
12 Best School for Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (Public) U.S. News & World Report (2025)
16 Best Science Lab Facilities The Princeton Review (2026)

Affordability

The university is committed to provide an affordable education for exceptional students, regardless of their financial circumstances. $60 million in grants and scholarships is distributed annually.

W&M Rankings related to affordability
Rank Category Ranking Organization
11 Best Value Public Schools The Princeton Review (2025)
13 Best Value Colleges Without Aid (Public) The Princeton Review (2025)
16 Best Schools for Financial Aid (Public) The Princeton Review (2024)

Career Outcomes

W&M shapes lifelong learners equipped to achieve impressive student outcomes. Through internships, research, study abroad and hands-on learning opportunities across all disciplines, our graduates are well prepared to excel in their chosen career from their first job to their last.

Careers

W&M Rankings related to career outcomes
Rank Category Ranking Organization
Top Top Producer of Fulbright Students for 15 years Fulbright Program (2023)
1 Percentage of Alumni to Earn Ph.D.s (Public) Washington Monthly (2024)
18 Best Career Placement (Public) The Princeton Review (2025)
18 Best Alumni Networks (Public) The Princeton Review (2025)

Salaries

W&M Rankings related to salaries
Rank Category Ranking Organization
5 Top Public Colleges for Finance Salaries Wall Street Journal (2024)
11 Top Public Colleges for Law Salaries Wall Street Journal (2023)
15 Top Public Colleges for Management Consulting Salaries Wall Street Journal (2024)
16 Top Public Colleges for Tech Salaries Wall Street Journal (2024)

Student Life

Student life at W&M is always robust, both on and off campus. W&M cultivates a community that embraces service. Our lively campus and local community offer many engaging opportunities.

W&M Rankings related to student life
Rank Category Ranking Organization
14 Best College Newspaper The Princeton Review (2026)
3 Best College Library The Princeton Review (2026)
12 College Free Speech Rankings Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (2025)
11 First-Year Experiences (Public) U.S. News & World Report (2026)
19 Most Politically Active Students The Princeton Review (2026)
22 LGBTQ-Friendly The Princeton Review (2026)
Top Named top school for exceptional commitment to their students' mental health and well-being The Princeton Review (2025)

Service & Impact

W&M Rankings related to salaries
Rank Category Ranking Organization
4 Top Medium Colleges & Universities Historically Producing the Most Peace Corps Volunteers Peace Corps (2025)
12 Best Colleges for Service Washington Monthly (2022)
19 Best Schools for Making an Impact (Public) The Princeton Review (2024)

Campus & Community

W&M Rankings related to salaries
Rank Category Ranking Organization
8 Most Beautiful College Quads in America Architectural Digest (2024)
11 Best Cities in the U.S. Travel & Leisure (2023)
20 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the U.S. Travel & Leisure (2025)

Academics

Our schools and departments are leading in their respective fields.

Overall

W&M Rankings related to academics
Rank Category Ranking Organization
A+ Academics Grade Niche (2025)
2 Best Colleges: Public School for Undergraduate Teaching U.S. News & World Report (2025)

College of Arts & Sciences

W&M Rankings related to arts and sciences
Rank Category Ranking Organization
1 Best Grad Schools: U.S. Colonial History U.S. News & World Report (2021)
25 Best Grad Schools: History U.S. News & World Report (2025)
Top Top International Relations Schools Foreign Policy Magazine (2024)

Business School

W&M Rankings related to the business school
Rank Category Ranking Organization
1 Best Business School Rankings: Learning Bloomberg (2024)
5 Best Business Schools: Best Professors The Princeton Review (2023)
32 Best Business School Rankings: Overall Bloomberg (2024)
17 Best Online Programs: Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction U.S. News & World Report (2024)
19 Best Online MBA Programs Poets & Quants (2024-25)
20 Best Undergraduate Business Schools Poets & Quants (2025-26)
24 Best Online Programs: Master's in Business U.S. News & World Report (2025)
33 Best Online Programs: MBA U.S. News & World Report (2025)
39 Best MBA Programs Poets & Quants (2024-25)
61 Best Grad Schools: Business U.S. News & World Report (2025)
Best Best Business Schools for (2024): On-Campus MBA The Princeton Review (2024)

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School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

W&M Rankings related to the school of computing, data sciences and physics
Rank Category Ranking Organization
39 Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs U.S. News & World Report (2025)

Law School

W&M Rankings related to the law school
Rank Category Ranking Organization
Best Best Law Schools The Princeton Review (2024)
23 Most-Cited Law Faculty by Media Scholarly Impact of Law School Faculties (2024)
31 Best Grad Schools: Law U.S. News & World Report (2025)

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School of Education

W&M Rankings related to the school of education
Rank Category Ranking Organization
23 Best Colleges for Education Niche (2023)
33 Best Online Master's in Education for Veterans U.S. News & World Report (2025)
49 Best Graduate School for Education U.S. News & World Report (2025)

Veterans

All service members are supported by W&M’s Office of Military & Veterans Affairs or the law school’s Office of Military & Veteran Affairs.

W&M Rankings related to veterans
Rank Category Ranking Organization
Gold Military Friendly Schools G.I. Jobs (2024)
Gold Military Friendly Grad Schools (Law) G.I. Jobs (2024)
28 Best Colleges for Veterans (Public) U.S. News & World Report (2026)