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The campus of William And Mary is in Williamsburg, Virginia, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at William And Mary include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. William And Mary is known for its programs in science and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into William And Mary is challenging; it only admitted 31% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 710. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. William And Mary has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, William And Mary had 7,544 students enrolled (7,215 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. William And Mary has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. William And Mary values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
General Phone: (757) 221-4000
Admissions Phone: (757) 221-3999
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 221-2420
http://www.wm.edu
William And Mary awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 767 | political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, international relations, economics, anthropology, American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 364 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 263 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, marine biology, geology |
| Law | 189 | law, legal professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 168 | psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 146 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, school counseling, educational admin and supervision |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 67 | computer and info science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 43 | public policy analysis |
| Religion And Philosophy | 41 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama |
| Music | 12 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for William And Mary in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,472 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 454 | 18 |
| First-professional degree | 181 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 52 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 1 |
In 2005, William And Mary had a total enrollment of 7,544 students (7,215 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 65% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
William And Mary offers campus housing for 4,441 of its 7,215 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Williamsburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,610 | 3,292 | 31% | 1,347 | 41% |
| Men | 4,006 | 1,596 | 40% | 630 | 39% |
| Women | 6,604 | 1,696 | 26% | 717 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 1% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 221-3999
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,778 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,186 |
| Room and board | $ 6,417 |
| Room charge | $ 3,856 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,561 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,550 |
Financial Aid:
William And Mary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 221-2420
William And Mary has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $121,321 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $82,731 | 6 | $94,700 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $62,533 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 47 | $103,142 | 10 | $87,560 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 140 | $108,415 | 31 | $102,554 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 99 | $76,116 | 71 | $69,789 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 67 | $62,840 | 49 | $60,043 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $52,800 | 13 | $40,938 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $54,775 | 6 | $38,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 314 | $87,109 | 170 | $69,644 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 132 | 276 |
| Football | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Track | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 93 | 120 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William And Mary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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