William & Mary (W&M)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,755
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	36%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	91%

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, W&M is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

William & Mary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, W&M emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

W&M boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

36.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,812

Cost of attendance at William & Mary in 2022 for students from Virginia.

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Virginia's average	$14,223
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,038

Cost of attendance at William & Mary in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average	$33,092
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at William & Mary received on average $21,700 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,700

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	169	11%	$5,353	$904,623
Other Federal Grant	192	13%	$5,334	$1,024,201
State Grant/Scholarships	152	10%	$12,132	$1,844,085
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	635	42%	$18,447	$11,714,060
Total Grant & Scholarships	672	44%	$21,700	$14,582,346

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William & Mary students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William & Mary students is 91.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 88.7%.

91.0%

asian 88.3% 113 students
African American 89.3% 92 students
white 92.4% 826 students
unknown 86.5% 83 students
hispanic 92.7% 114 students
International Students 88.6% 93 students
Mixed Race 87.9% 58 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball Colonial Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

William & Mary provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William & Mary offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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