The College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, William and Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of generations of American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, it continues this tradition of excellence by combining the best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Its moderate size, dedicated faculty, and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique character among public institutions, and create ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At College of William and Mary, 55.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,406), and 30% receive loans ($6,350 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,382. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending College of William and Mary is $11,048 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $10,800 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $30,964 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $6,400 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $19,720 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $21,932 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $42,096 |
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In Fall 2009, 12,110 people applied to College of William and Mary. Of the applicants, 34.0% were admitted (45.0% male & 27.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (33.0% male and 35.0% female) Of the 5,836 undergraduate students at College of William and Mary, 1.0% are part-time. A majority (98.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 20.0% of the 2,038 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 62.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 95.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 100.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 84.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 91.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | July 30th |
| Admissions Office Phone | 757-221-4223 |
| Admissions Office Email | admiss@wm.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | The College of William and Mary Office of Undergraduate Admission P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wm.edu/about/index.php |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wm.edu/admission/index.php (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.wm.edu/admission/ |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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In order to be accepted to College of William and Mary, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 620 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 730 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 620 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 720 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 610 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 710 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 27 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 32 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 28 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 34 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 26 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 32 |
| ACT Writing (25th Percentile) | 8 |
| ACT Writing (75th Percentile) | 9 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 46 | 7 | 2 | ||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 15 | 7 | 2 | ||
| Area Studies, Other | 31 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 88 | 25 | 14 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 88 | 6 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 19 | 14 | |||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 215 | 220 | |||
| Accounting | 52 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 215 | 168 | |||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 16 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 19 | 1 | ||
| Education | 171 | 25 | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 35 | 9 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 104 | ||||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 16 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 32 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 125 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 125 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 32 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 12 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 5 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | ||||
| History | 100 | 15 | 3 | ||
| History, General | 100 | 15 | 3 | ||
| Legal professions and studies | 14 | 194 | |||
| Law (LLB, JD) | 194 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 14 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 31 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 31 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 117 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | 6 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 117 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 42 | ||||
| Health and Physical Education, General | 42 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 39 | ||||
| Philosophy | 25 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 14 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 77 | 16 | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 40 | 5 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 20 | ||||
| Physics, General | 17 | 11 | 8 | ||
| Psychology | 12 | 113 | 20 | 1 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Educational Psychology | 12 | 11 | |||
| Psychology, General | 113 | 9 | |||
| Public administration and social service professions | 23 | 15 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | 23 | 15 | |||
| Social sciences | 335 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Anthropology | 29 | 9 | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 89 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 89 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 103 | ||||
| Sociology | 25 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 62 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 30 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||||
| Music, General | 16 | ||||
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