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The College of William and Mary (W&M) is a public university, located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is the second oldest institution of higher education in the U.S. and is one of the original eight institutions known as the Public Ivies. The College was founded in 1693 by a Royal Charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II, joint sovereigns of England, Scotland and Ireland. The campus sits on 1,200 acres.
W&M educated U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe and John Tyler. Its alumni list also includes John Marshall, U.S. supreme court chief justice; Henry Clay, speaker of the house; William Barton Rogers, MIT founder; and 16 signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Academic life at William & Mary is spread across five schools and dozens of academic departments. It offers various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. W&M’s sports teams are now known as the Tribe.
The campus of William And Mary is in Williamsburg, VA, 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 34% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710.
William And Mary maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at William And Mary is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 7,795 students enrolled (7,448 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at William And Mary. The school has a residential or campus feel. William And Mary offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
http://www.wm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 743 | history, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, economics, sociology, American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 403 | business management |
| Science | 254 | biology, chemistry, physics, marine biology, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Law | 211 | law, legal professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 143 | psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 138 | curriculum and instruction, school counseling, educational administration, educational admin and supervision, secondary teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | public policy analysis |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Music | 11 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for William And Mary in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,376 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 464 | 18 |
| First-professional degree | 198 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 54 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 1 |
In 2007, William And Mary had a total enrollment of 7,795 students (7,448 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 66% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
William And Mary offers campus housing for 4,543 of its 7,448 (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 | 10,854 | 3,655 | 34% | 1,345 | 37% |
| Men | 3,929 | 1,713 | 44% | 617 | 36% |
| Women | 6,925 | 1,942 | 28% | 728 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 620 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,164 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,934 |
| Room and board | $ 7,385 |
| Room charge | $ 4,527 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,858 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,850 |
Financial Aid:
William And Mary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370500)
William And Mary has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 263 | 122 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 71 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 55 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $130,625 | 5 | $115,020 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $91,575 | 5 | $101,100 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $60,900 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 43 | $111,523 | 13 | $98,085 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 136 | $124,874 | 38 | $110,414 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 97 | $88,130 | 77 | $81,036 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $67,141 | 67 | $63,895 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $47,550 | 20 | $45,105 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $64,300 | 7 | $48,029 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 337 | $95,293 | 209 | $76,339 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 136 | 289 |
| Football | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| Track | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 101 | 130 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets William And Mary Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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