Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003705
- Phone: (540) 828-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
37.68%FINANCIAL AID RATE
57%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,009Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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College of William and Mary
Also known as William & Mary
402 E College St, Bridgewater, VA
William and Mary is a public school that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Williamsburg, VA, in a predominantly suburban area. William and Mary has a yearly student enrollment of around 8,000.
Areas of study available at William and Mary include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1860 - 2170 on the SAT and within the range of 28 - 32 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 30 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at wm.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 and out-of-state residents pay $40,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,600. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at William and Mary through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the College of William and Mary website to see a complete list of areas of study, student services, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students College of William and Mary accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at College of William and Mary is around 8,800 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 18% enrolling as graduate students and 72% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,600. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $75 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $17,000-$20,000
- Out-of-State: $40,000-$48,110
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $430-$510 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $1,300-$1,500 per credit unit
- Some programs may have tuition rates locked at the first year rate for up to five years.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 57% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 45% | $21,792 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 25% | $7,654 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, College of William and Mary may offer services to students like:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Law Program
- * Accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar (since 1932)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1973)
Intercollegiate Athletics
College of William and Mary is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by College of William and Mary by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Marine Biology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B, D, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Policy (B, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
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- Christopher Newport University in Lynchburg, VA (19 miles away)
- Norfolk State University in Norfolk, VA (38 miles away)
- Virginia State University in Lynchburg, VA (39 miles away)
- St Mary's College of Maryland in Salisbury, MD (65 miles away)
- Elizabeth City State University in Tarboro, NC (74 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003705
- Phone: (540) 828-8000
- School Homepage