William & Mary is an Academic Powerhouse
Our top-ranked faculty are recognized leaders in their fields and passionately engaged educators. They understand that hands-on experience, original research and a global perspective can turn an ordinary class into an unforgettable experience.
Academic life at William & Mary takes place across six schools and dozens of academic departments with learning opportunities in Virginia and around the world. Undergraduate degree options range from computer science to government, and graduate degrees are offered in business, education, law and more.
Top-Ranked Academics, Library, Labs & More
With our award-winning professors, state-of-the-art facilities and impressive rankings, it’s no wonder W&M was named a “New Ivy" by Forbes.
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A+Niche (2025)
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# 5The Princeton Review (2025)
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# 14The Princeton Review (2025)
Six Schools Fit a Range of Academic Interests
William & Mary is a liberal arts research university with nationally ranked undergraduate, graduate, professional and online programs reaching across six schools with dozens of academic departments, interdisciplinary research institutes and state-of-the-art labs. Reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing knowledge and accelerating career opportunities, William & Mary is designated an “R1” research institution for its high-level, cutting-edge research by the Carnegie Classification system.
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Arts & Sciences
The largest academic unit on campus, A&S includes 100+ undergraduate majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 11 graduate programs and 20 research centers and institutions.
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Raymond A. Mason School of Business
Undergraduate students can choose from four majors, eight minors and nine concentrations. Several MBA options and four specialized master’s programs are delivered both in the classroom and online.
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School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
Four of the university's high-performing units, applied science, computer science, data science and physics, move into this new school in the fall of 2025.
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Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)
Home to graduate studies and an undergraduate minor in marine science, the school is expected to launch a marine science major in the fall of 2025.
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William & Mary School of Education
Undergraduate teacher preparation and advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction, counseling, school psychology and educational leadership are offered in-person and online.
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William & Mary Law School
Steeped in history and always innovative, the law school offers J.D., combination degrees, LL.M. and online programs.
Hands-On Experience (Literally)
“I came into college knowing one of my majors would be psychology. I was absolutely fascinated with how the brain works and our interactions with one another. I mean, on what other campus would you get to hold a brain? I have learned so much in my classes here that has shaped my perspective on so many other subjects and experiences in my life.” — Charlotte West ’25, government and psychology double major from Prince William County, Virginia.