Did You Know?

Residence Life collects a lot of data each year. Browse some of the highlights from years past.

Based on a recent survey, 85% of W&M residents who responded to a survey indicated they were satisfied with the level of safety and security on campus. (2010, 2011)
Based on a recent survey, 73% of W&M residents who responded to a survey indicated that residents are tolerant of each other. (2010)
Over 1400 W&M residents reported that they participated in activities planned by their RA during the fall 2009 semester.
Over 50% of W&M residents who responded to a survey indicated they consume less than one drink per week, if at all. (2010)
Over 60% of W&M residents who responded to an reported that living on campus has enhanced their ability to live cooperatively. (2010)
Residents who participate in hall or apartment events sponsored by residence life are more satisfied than those who do not participate. (2010)
Based on a recent survey, 78% of W&M residents who responded stated they respect the other residents living in their community. (2010)
Based on the results of a recent survey, room changes request are now on a rolling bases. Residence Residents are no longer required to wait two weeks in the semester to request a room change. (2010)
Based on a recent survey, 71% of W&M residents who responded indicated they were satisfied with their ability to study in their room. (2010)
Based on a recent survey, 88% of W&M residents responding indicated that living in the residence halls enhanced their ability to resolve conflict. (2010)
Based on a recent survey, 89% of W&M residents who responded indicated that living on campus enhanced their ability to solve their own problems. (2010)
Based on a recent survey, 90% of residents who responded reported that living on campus improved their interpersonal relationships. (2010)
There are 4,620 spaces on campus for students to live (2011).
Of all undergraduate housing spaces, 8% of are singles.
Of all undergraduate housing spaces 56% are air conditioned.
Approximately 70% of students who participate in the Room Selection Process indicate that they are able to select one of the spaces they hoped for prior to selection.
There are 13 Living Learning Communities on campus - Africana, Arabic, Chinese, Community Scholars, Eco-House, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mosaic, Reves, Russian, Spanish.
Approximately 72,000 rolls of toilet paper are used annually in the residence halls.
Based on a recent survey, 94.5% of residents who responded would recommend William and Mary to a friend. (2011)
Based on a recent survey, 77% of residents who responded are satisfied with their current room assignment. (2011)
Based on a recent survey, 75% of student staff who responded felt they have enhanced their problem solving skills because of their position. (2011)
Based on a recent survey, 80% of student staff who responded felt that their position has helped them feel positive about assuming greater responsibilities in the future. (2011)
Based on a recent survey, 95% of William and Mary RAs who responded reported being moderately to extremely satisfied with their experience on the Residence Life staff. (2011)
Based on a recent survey, 90% of residents who responded report being satisfied with their ability to study in their rooms. (2011)
How many loads of laundry (1 wash & 1 dry) happen on campus? 99,632 in 2010
What percentage of the residence halls are designated for freshmen, upperlevel and graduate students? Freshmen: 32%, Upperlevel: 63%, Graduate Students: 5% (2011)
More women live on campus then men, 56.4% women and 43.6% men. (2011)
Student staff and hall councils offered 6,539 events or activities. (2011-2012)
Yearly, over 60% of room change requests are accommodated.
Over half of all room changes are requested from sophomores and juniors.
Most room change requests are due to different expectations about sleep times, and study or cleaning habits.
Based on a recent survey, 85% of the student staff who responded to the survey enjoy working with and learning from experienced staff members. (2012)
Based on a recent survey, 85% of student staff who responded to the survey specified that their position gives them confidence to assume greater responsibility in the future. (2012)
Based on a recent survey, 89% of student staff who responded to the survey would recommend being a student staff member with Residence Life at William and Mary to a close friend. (2012)
Approximately 70% of students who participate in the Room Selection Process indicate taht they are able to select once of the spaces they hoped for prior to selection.
Yearly, over 60% of room change requests are accommodated.