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College of William & Mary

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Overview

Established in 1693, the College of William & Mary is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Williamsburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Virginia. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, College of William & Mary (W&M) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. College of William & Mary (W&M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 331-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. W&M also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

College of William & Mary's Control Typepublic

Entity

College of William & Mary's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

College of William & Mary' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

College of William & Mary's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym W&M
Founded 1693
Colours Green, gold and silver
Mascot Griffin
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University Location

Address 200 Richmond Road
Williamsburg
23187-8795 Virginia
United States
College of William & Mary's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
College of William & Mary Phone Number +1 (757) 221 4000
College of William & Mary Fax Number +1 (757) 221 1242

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following College of William & Mary's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of William & Mary's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This College of William & Mary's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at College of William & Mary.

College of William & Mary: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
20,000-24,999 US$
(18,225-22,780 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
45,000-49,999 US$
(41,010-45,570 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic College of William & Mary's admission information.

College of William & Mary's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


College of William & Mary's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has College of William & Mary a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

College of William & Mary's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


College of William & Mary's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


College of William & Mary's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 8795
Williamsburg 23187-8795
(757) 221 4223


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for College of William & Mary.

College of William & Mary's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

College of William & Mary has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


College of William & Mary's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


College of William & Mary's Control Type Control Type

College of William & Mary is a public higher education institution.


College of William & Mary's Entity Type Entity Type

College of William & Mary is a non-profit higher education institution.


College of William & Mary's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


College of William & Mary's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

College of William & Mary does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official College of William & Mary's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, no medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of College of William & Mary's main facilities:


College of William & Mary's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit College of William & Mary's Library

William & Mary's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,193,559 physical volumes, 197,344 physical media, 207,596 digital/electronic media and 819 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 83 full-time employees, including 31 librarians. William & Mary's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

College of William & Mary's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the College of William & Mary provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,755 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

College of William & Mary's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of College of William & Mary's main services:


College of William & Mary's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

College of William & Mary's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

College of William & Mary's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

College of William & Mary's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

College of William & Mary's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


College of William & Mary's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

College of William & Mary is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of William & Mary's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • American Bar Association (ABA), Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of William & Mary's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • URA
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the College of William & Mary 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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