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W&M at a Glance
A Top Public University for Curious and Motivated Students
If you came from Niche, you know they rated William & Mary as an A+ school (Niche 2026). You're also likely on the search for a university with a standout student experience, academic excellence and remarkable career outcomes. Good news– you've come to the right place.
Earn a One-of-a-Kind Education
At William & Mary, you don’t have to choose between personal attention and big opportunities. You’ll learn in small classes, work closely with faculty and receive guidance that helps you stay on track as your interests take shape.
Learn Through Direct Experience
Learning here goes beyond lectures and exams. From your first year, you’ll take part in research, global learning and hands-on projects that connect ideas to real questions. Faculty encourage curiosity and conversation, helping you build confidence in how you think, communicate and engage with the world around you.
Graduate Career Ready for Lifelong Success
William & Mary offers access to a vast array of resources and experiences to support lifelong career success. From the first internship to the last job, we will help ensure graduates are well prepared to excel in their chosen career.
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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. Interested in learning more? Request more information.
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Top 20America's Top Colleges: Public UniversitiesForbes (2025)
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# 11Best Value Public CollegeThe Princeton Review (2025)
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Top 15College for Launching Your CareerForbes (2025)
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# 1Study Abroad ParticipationInst. of International Education (2025)
Academic Options Fit a Range of Interests
William & Mary offers undergraduate, graduate and online programs across dozens of academic departments.
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College of Arts & Sciences
Driving discovery and insight through the liberal arts and sciences to equip students for a complex, ever-changing 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
The new school expands 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.
W&M by the Numbers
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.
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
Over 475 student clubs and organizations, more than 40 club sports and over 450 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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Service & Leadership
Ranked top 20 for students looking to make an impact by Princeton Review (2025); 70% of students participate with 60+ community service groups on campus.
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Housing & Dining
58% of undergraduates live on campus in residence halls and living learning communities as well as fraternity and sorority housing.
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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23Division I varsity sports
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500+student-athletes
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145+CAA Champions, more than any school in the league's history
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# 1Federal graduation rate among Division I public universities
Top 20 public school for alumni networks with 118,000+ 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.
New Academic Programs & Facilities
At William & Mary, we’re always building what’s next — from innovative new majors and minors to state-of-the-art academic spaces designed for collaboration and discovery. Recent additions include new residence halls and a modern dining facility that bring fresh energy to campus life. It’s all part of our commitment to pair bold ideas with spaces that help them thrive.