College of William and Mary: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #458 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #167 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #145 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #116 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 170 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 6,797
- Graduates
- 2,857
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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% | 39% | 30% |
| Applicants | 18,087 | 6,841 | 11,246 |
| Admissions | 6,059 | 2,661 | 3,398 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,642 | 725 | 917 |
386 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,042 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
860 or 52%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1375
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of William and Mary are 1375-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
300 or 18%
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 | 5884 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 913 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 792 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 655 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 566 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 541 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 284 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
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
- $15,134
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,434 | $10,516 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,434 | $10,516 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,089 | $28,305 |
| Fee in-district | $6,536 | $6,260 |
| Fee in-state | $6,536 | $6,260 |
| Fee out-of-state | $7,107 | $6,831 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,755 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,828 |
| Room charge | $8,582 |
| Meal charge | $5,246 |
College of William and Mary majors
College of William and Mary has granted 1,583 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 810 master's across 19 programs, and 310 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 | 224 | 296 | |
| Law | 226 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 157 | 3 | |
| Management Science | 142 | ||
| Psychology, General | 129 | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 112 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 94 | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 93 | ||
| History, General | 69 | 6 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 82 | ||
| Economics, General | 76 | ||
| Neuroscience | 69 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 67 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 51 | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 35 | 10 | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 54 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 49 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 45 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 45 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 37 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 36 | 1 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 30 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Sociology, General | 27 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Data Science, General | 25 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 7 | 13 | |
| Philosophy | 20 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 18 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | 6 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Linguistics | 15 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 14 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,583 | 810 | 310 |
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% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
College of William and Mary is a world-class research university with 25,221 scientific papers published and 621,736 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 289 | 2019 |
| 1992 | 278 | 2167 |
| 1993 | 308 | 2262 |
| 1994 | 335 | 2605 |
| 1995 | 349 | 2624 |
| 1996 | 349 | 2979 |
| 1997 | 366 | 3589 |
| 1998 | 377 | 4133 |
| 1999 | 388 | 3992 |
| 2000 | 434 | 4410 |
| 2001 | 469 | 5109 |
| 2002 | 595 | 6594 |
| 2003 | 504 | 8277 |
| 2004 | 516 | 9720 |
| 2005 | 583 | 11518 |
| 2006 | 654 | 13019 |
| 2007 | 731 | 14410 |
| 2008 | 723 | 15362 |
| 2009 | 752 | 17697 |
| 2010 | 794 | 19271 |
| 2011 | 861 | 21216 |
| 2012 | 875 | 24115 |
| 2013 | 909 | 26985 |
| 2014 | 916 | 29120 |
| 2015 | 1021 | 29929 |
| 2016 | 1021 | 31097 |
| 2017 | 921 | 32806 |
| 2018 | 949 | 35252 |
| 2019 | 970 | 38120 |
| 2020 | 995 | 43115 |
| 2021 | 952 | 45952 |
| 2022 | 883 | 43421 |
| 2023 | 842 | 43355 |
College of William and Mary alumni
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Thomas Jefferson
- Occupations
- cryptographerpoliticianinventorarchitectlawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and 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 prior to 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.
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Glenn Close
- Occupations
- voice actoractorfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Glenda Veronica "Glenn" Close is an American actress and singer. In a career spanning over six decades, she has garnered numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards, three Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. She has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, sharing the record for most nominations in acting categories without a win with Peter O'Toole. In 2016, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, and in 2019, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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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
- voice actorwritertelevision produceractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Patton 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, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 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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James Comey
- Occupations
- lawyerjuristpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
James Brien Comey Jr. is an American lawyer who was the seventh director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2013 until his termination in May 2017. Comey was a registered Republican for most of his adult life; however, in 2016, he described himself as unaffiliated.
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 | 2,545 |
| 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 |