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William & Mary

William & Mary is a medium, public institution located in Williamsburg, va. Founded in 1693, William & Mary offers undergraduate degrees in 79 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,778 undergraduates
cost $23,970
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Admissions

Will I get into William & Mary? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 33.5%
SAT score average 1465
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 4.4
Application fee $75
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! William & Mary is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Political Science and Government
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Economics

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $23,970
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,828
Books & supplies $1,080
Other expenses $2,240
Cost of attendance* $41,118
Financial aid package $27,945
Estimated cost $13,173 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $47,196
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,828
Books & supplies $1,080
Other expenses $2,240
Cost of attendance* $64,344
Financial aid package $27,945
Estimated cost $36,399 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? William & Mary has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,778, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

9,762

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At William & Mary, students love their Alma Mater Productions, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
phone 757-221-4000
address https://www.wm.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alma mater productions

Student assembly

Residence hall association

Alpha phi omega

International relations club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about William & Mary to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is William & Mary?

William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, va.

What is the acceptance rate at William & Mary? 

The acceptance rate for William & Mary is 34%.

What’s the average GPA for William & Mary?

The average high school GPA for William & Mary students was 4.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at William & Mary?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at William & Mary including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $164,472.

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