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W&M at a Glance

W&M at a Glance

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.

Students


Find undergraduate facts and figures, including admission statistics, recent class profile and more.

Schools

  • Arts & Sciences

    Preparing critical thinkers and problem solvers to make a difference in the world.

  • School of Business

    Delivering real-world, hands-on learning experiences driven by our distinctive ideals of principled achievement, entrepreneurship and innovation.

  • School of Coastal & Marine Sciences

    Preparing students to address global challenges in estuarine, coastal and marine systems through societally relevant lab and fieldwork.

  • School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics

    Opening in fall 2025, the school will expand the university's ability to prepare students to thrive in a data-rich world.

  • School of Education

    Empowering transformative educational leaders for a rapidly changing world and academic landscape.

  • Law School

    Educating highly skilled advocates, ready to serve their clients and their communities with thoughtful engagement and unwavering integrity.

Outcomes

Academics

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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.

Research & Scholarship

Faculty

  • # 6
    best undergraduate teaching
    U.S. News & World Report (2024)
  • 13:1
    student-faculty ratio
  • 100 %
    of classes taught by faculty
  • 82 %
    of classes have fewer than 40 students

Student Experience

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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).

Diversity at W&M

Student Life

  • Clubs & Organizations

    More than 475 student clubs and organizations, 40 club sports and over 500 intramural teams encourage connection and exploration.

  • Health & Wellness

    50+ fitness classes and wellness programs offered each week underscore the university’s commitment to flourishing mind, body and spirit alike.

  • 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.

  • 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.

W&M's Global Reach

Athletics

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.

Notable Alumni

Affording Opportunity

W&M by the Numbers


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Where could W&M take you?

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