Distinct & Distinguished
William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a teaching, learning and research university with the personalized 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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# 1
Best Schools for Internships
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# 1
Most Trusted Public University
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# 10
Best Value Public College
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# 13
Best Public University
U.S. News & World Report
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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# 13
best career placement
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# 18
best career services
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Top 20
producers of alumni who earn Ph.D.s
National Science Foundation
Academics
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115+
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70 %
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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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# 7
best undergraduate teaching
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13:1
student-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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# 5
for students who love their college
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# 9
happiest students
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# 13
best quality of life
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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. W&M is also ranked #4 for race and class interaction by Princeton Review.
Campus Life
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Student Clubs & Organizations
More than 450 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 #6 most engaged in community service by Princeton Review; 70% of students participate with 60+ community service groups on campus.
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Housing & Dining
65% of undergraduates live on campus in residence halls and living learning communities as well as fraternity and sorority housing.
Study Abroad
W&M is ranked #4 in study abroad participation among public universities and 58% of undergrads receive credit for global experiences. With over 600 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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# 7
Public college with highest return on investment for low-income students
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# 9
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$ 50 million
W&M by the Numbers
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