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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Top 10The Princeton Review (2024)
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# 1Inst. of International Education (2023)
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# 18The Princeton Review (2025)
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# 23U.S. News & World Report (2025)
W&M Students Hail from Across the Globe
Our community welcomes diverse students from across the nation and around the world.
Six Schools Fit a Range of Academic Interests
William & Mary offers undergraduate, graduate and online programs across multiple schools and dozens of academic departments.
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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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Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
Preparing students to address global challenges in estuarine, coastal and marine systems through societally relevant lab and fieldwork.
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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.
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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.
Impressive Outcomes and Career Connections
From the first internship to the last job, W&M students graduate career-ready for lifelong success. According to data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, W&M undergraduate alumni earn nearly 20% more than the national median starting salary.
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97 %as reported by the Class of 2022
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# 1Washington Monthly (2024)
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# 5The Wall Street Journal (2025)
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Top 20The Princeton Review (2025)
Earn a One-of-a-Kind Education
W&M combines the global opportunities of a larger research university with the personal education of a liberal arts and sciences institution.
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Participate in Research Your First Year
Almost 85% 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.
Make Direct Connections with Faculty
W&M professors are not just teachers; they are mentors, career advisors and lifelong collaborators for their students.
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# 6Public School for Undergraduate TeachingU.S. News & World Report (2025)
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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
Top-Ranked Student Experiences
Home to athletes, artists, activists, hikers, singers, researchers and adventurers, W&M students know how to have fun in and outside of the classroom.
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# 5The Princeton Review (2025)
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# 13The Princeton Review (2025)
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# 14The Princeton Review (2025)
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# 19The Princeton Review (2024)

Diversity & 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 was also ranked #12 for race and class interaction by Princeton Review (2024).
Explore W&M's Student Life
Student life at William & Mary is as varied and engaging as the remarkable students who come here. There’s something for everyone and lots of room to explore.
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Clubs & Organizations
More than 475 student clubs and organizations, over 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 top 10 for students looking to make an impact by Princeton Review (2024); 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.

Best School for 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 750 international students, a multitude of cultural perspectives and research opportunities abound.
Division I Athletics
In addition to winning conference championships and numerous individual and team honors, our student-athletes also demonstrate tremendous success in the classroom and in the community.
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Top 20 public school for alumni networks with 116,000+ 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.
Costs, Aid & Scholarships
A W&M education provides generous support for life-changing experiences and the highest quality teaching, learning and research opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial circumstances.
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4.5 starsMoney Magazine (2024)
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# 17The Princeton Review (2024)
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$ 55 million
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W&M by the Numbers
William & Mary is ranked in the top 20 best value public colleges in the nation (The Princeton Review 2024).