College of William and Mary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #444 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #164 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #141 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #141 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 167 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 6,963
- Graduates
- 2,799
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wm.edu
College of William and Mary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of William and Mary has an acceptance rate of 33% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 37% | 30% |
| Applicants | 17,548 | 6,675 | 10,873 |
| Admissions | 5,741 | 2,472 | 3,269 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,619 | 662 | 957 |
279 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,126 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
728 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1365
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of William and Mary are 1365-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
272 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of William and Mary are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5929 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 957 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 819 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 683 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 588 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 539 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 233 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $20,908
- Students receiving aid
- 54%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,252 | $10,905 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,252 | $10,905 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,053 | $29,352 |
| Fee in-district | $6,788 | $6,517 |
| Fee in-state | $6,788 | $6,517 |
| Fee out-of-state | $7,359 | $7,088 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,455 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,555 |
| Room charge | $8,785 |
| Meal charge | $5,770 |
College of William and Mary majors
College of William and Mary has granted 1,597 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 963 master's across 21 programs, and 283 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of William and Mary.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 192 | 411 | |
| Law | 217 | ||
| Psychology, General | 152 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 138 | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 137 | ||
| Management Science | 116 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 109 | ||
| History, General | 88 | 14 | 4 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 96 | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 90 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 85 | ||
| Computer Science | 84 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 73 | ||
| Neuroscience | 67 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 36 | 16 | |
| Physics, General | 38 | 6 | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 38 | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 38 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 38 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 37 | ||
| Data Science, General | 36 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 28 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 18 | 9 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 26 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 23 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 17 | ||
| Linguistics | 15 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | 9 | |
| Educational Psychology | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,597 | 963 | 283 |
College of William and Mary has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 88% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of William and Mary is a world-class research university with 32,395 scientific papers published and 928,630 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 302 | 2782 |
| 1993 | 334 | 2840 |
| 1994 | 358 | 3254 |
| 1995 | 376 | 3315 |
| 1996 | 383 | 3674 |
| 1997 | 384 | 4030 |
| 1998 | 420 | 4560 |
| 1999 | 435 | 4755 |
| 2000 | 479 | 5550 |
| 2001 | 545 | 6427 |
| 2002 | 653 | 8431 |
| 2003 | 582 | 9965 |
| 2004 | 582 | 11195 |
| 2005 | 655 | 14194 |
| 2006 | 741 | 16247 |
| 2007 | 794 | 18266 |
| 2008 | 799 | 19694 |
| 2009 | 818 | 22948 |
| 2010 | 917 | 25144 |
| 2011 | 971 | 27949 |
| 2012 | 995 | 31373 |
| 2013 | 974 | 34556 |
| 2014 | 1050 | 37657 |
| 2015 | 1108 | 38529 |
| 2016 | 1128 | 43233 |
| 2017 | 1065 | 47947 |
| 2018 | 1082 | 54415 |
| 2019 | 1081 | 60241 |
| 2020 | 4326 | 67134 |
| 2021 | 1072 | 71532 |
| 2022 | 1089 | 63895 |
| 2023 | 997 | 67888 |
| 2024 | 1062 | 62452 |
College of William and Mary alumni
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Thomas Jefferson
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianarchaeologistteacherpaleontologist
- Biography
-
Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Following the American Revolutionary War and before becoming president in 1801, Jefferson was the nation's first U.S. secretary of state under George Washington and then the nation's second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels.
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Glenn Close
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- Biography
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Glenn Close is an American actress. In a career spanning over five decades on screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades, including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Tony Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for eight Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Grammy Awards. She was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
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Patton Oswalt
- Enrolled in the College of William and Mary
- In 1991 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Patton Peter Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian and actor. His acting roles include Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007) and narrating the sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–2023) as adult Adam F. Goldberg. After making his acting debut in the Seinfeld episode "The Couch", he has appeared in a variety of television series, such as Parks and Recreation, Community, Two and a Half Men, Drunk History, Reno 911!, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Archer, Veep, Justified, Kim Possible, Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and We Bare Bears. He portrayed Principal Ralph Durbin in A.P. Bio (2018–2021) and Matthew the Raven in the TV series The Sandman (2022–present).
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Jon Stewart
- Enrolled in the College of William and Mary
- Studied in 1984
- Occupations
- television actortelevision producerfilm actorfilm producerfilm director
- Biography
-
Jon Stewart is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host. The long-running host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, Stewart returned to the satirical news program in 2024. He hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Stewart has received numerous accolades, including 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and five Peabody Awards. He was honored with the Bronze Medallion in 2019, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.
General info
| Alternative names | William & Mary W&M |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1693 |
| Colors | green, gold, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to August (August - December; January-May; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,636 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 200 Richmond Road Williamsburg, Virginia, 23187-8795 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 7572214000 |