William & Mary
- 9/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Williamsburg, VA
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5.0 4 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
9,818- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Website wm.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Large Suburban
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
The College of William & Mary, located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and was established by royal charter in 1693. The 1,200-acre campus features Georgian and Anglo-Dutch architecture with the Sir Christopher Wren Building serving as the oldest college building still in use in America. As a public research university, William & Mary maintains highly selective admission standards and is recognized for its strong liberal arts curriculum, particularly in international relations, public policy, and law through its affiliated law school. The campus houses approximately 75% of undergraduates in residence halls and colonial-style buildings integrated throughout the historic campus core, which connects directly to Colonial Williamsburg. Notable academic programs include government, business, and marine science, with research facilities at the nearby Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point.
Ratings
William & Mary is rated within the top 14% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.
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Overall Rating9 out of 10
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Academics10 out of 10
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Resources8 out of 10
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Outcomes9 out of 10
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Value10 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for William & Mary within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1400/1530
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 32/34
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Jan 2, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 26.6%
- Application Fee $75
Applicant Competition High
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
$25,914Out of State Resident Tuition
$51,038Breakdown
- Tuition $25,914
- Books and Supplies $1,050
- Other Fees $7,205
- Room and Board $16,182
- Budget for Other Expenses $2,460
- Total One Year Cost $52,811
- Tuition $51,038
- Books and Supplies $1,050
- Other Fees $7,205
- Room and Board $16,182
- Budget for Other Expenses $2,460
- Total One Year Cost $77,935
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at William & Mary are Social Sciences, Business, and General Studies. 24% of students major in Social Sciences, 11% in Business, and 10% in General Studies.
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Social Sciences 24%
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Business 11%
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General Studies 10%
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English and Literature 8%
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History 7%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231624.
GPA calculator: William & Mary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026