College of William and Mary: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #482 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #180 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #158 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 63 | In Virginia |
| #102 of 1,052 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 104 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 6,236
- Graduates
- 2,703
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wm.edu
College of William and Mary Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 46% | 40% |
| Applicants | 14,201 | 5,527 | 8,674 |
| Admissions | 5,987 | 2,546 | 3,441 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,519 | 595 | 924 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
5,213 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,150 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,174 or 77%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1300
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the College of William and Mary are 1300-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
494 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the College of William and Mary are 30-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 5492 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 687 (8%) |
| Asian | 683 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 638 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 545 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 486 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 387 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $21,578
- Students receiving aid
- 54%
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 | $6,194 | $5,924 |
| Fee in-state | $6,194 | $5,924 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,765 | $6,495 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 4,852 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,356 |
| Room charge | $8,238 |
| Meal charge | $5,118 |
College of William and Mary Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 181 | 308 | |
| Law | 179 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 155 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 132 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 120 | 5 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 119 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 103 | ||
| Economics, General | 101 | ||
| Management Science | 92 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 88 | ||
| History, General | 69 | 12 | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 81 | ||
| Accounting | 76 | ||
| Computer Science | 68 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 64 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 63 | ||
| Neuroscience | 61 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 45 | 13 | |
| Chemistry, General | 51 | 4 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 42 | ||
| Physics, General | 29 | 8 | 4 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 37 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 21 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 24 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 9 | 14 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 22 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| Philosophy | 19 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 13 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 13 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 9 | |
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Chinese Studies | 3 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,604 | 736 | 275 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 88% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 198 | 2228 |
| 1992 | 205 | 2472 |
| 1993 | 230 | 2473 |
| 1994 | 232 | 2790 |
| 1995 | 242 | 3074 |
| 1996 | 252 | 3525 |
| 1997 | 304 | 3732 |
| 1998 | 314 | 4031 |
| 1999 | 309 | 4393 |
| 2000 | 345 | 5635 |
| 2001 | 362 | 6817 |
| 2002 | 409 | 8719 |
| 2003 | 400 | 11158 |
| 2004 | 431 | 12562 |
| 2005 | 491 | 13926 |
| 2006 | 562 | 15252 |
| 2007 | 672 | 18599 |
| 2008 | 633 | 20165 |
| 2009 | 673 | 23675 |
| 2010 | 706 | 25363 |
| 2011 | 779 | 29205 |
| 2012 | 793 | 33658 |
| 2013 | 768 | 40266 |
| 2014 | 847 | 42979 |
| 2015 | 855 | 42930 |
| 2016 | 824 | 42800 |
| 2017 | 807 | 43509 |
| 2018 | 769 | 43769 |
| 2019 | 770 | 47916 |
| 2020 | 793 | 53025 |
| 2021 | 743 | 54603 |
College of William and Mary alumni
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Thomas Jefferson
- Occupations
- teachercryptographerarchitectlawyerwriter
- Biography
-
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the 3rd president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He had previously served as the second vice president of the United States under John Adams and as the first United States secretary of state under George Washington. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights, motivating American colonists to break from the Kingdom of Great Britain and form a new nation; he produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national levels.
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Glenn Close
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorfilm directorscreenwriterstage actor
- Biography
-
Glenn Close is an American actress. Throughout her career spanning over four decades, Close has garnered numerous accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Tony Awards. Additionally, she has been nominated eight times for an Academy Award, holding the record for the most nominations in an acting category without a win (tied 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
- actorscreenwriterfilm producerwritertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Patton Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He starred as Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007) and narrated the sitcom The Goldbergs (2013–present) as adult Adam F. Goldberg. After making his acting debut in the Seinfeld episode "The Couch", he has since 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, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, portraying Principal Ralph Durbin in A.P. Bio (2018–2021) and Matthew the Raven in the upcoming TV series The Sandman.
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James Comey
- Occupations
- lawyeruniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
James Brien Comey Jr. is an American lawyer who was the 7th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 2013 until his dismissal 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 | 2,524 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (757) 221 1242 |