William & Mary

10 Interesting Facts about The College of William & Mary

1. The College of William & Mary, also known as W&M, is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was founded in 1693, making it the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, after Harvard University.
2. W&M is named after King William III and Queen Mary II of England, who granted a royal charter for the establishment of the college.
3. W&M has three schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the Mason School of Business, and the School of Education. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
4. As of fall 2021, W&M has a total enrollment of approximately 8,600 students, including over 6,300 undergraduate students and over 2,300 graduate students.
5. W&M is known for its strong programs in history, law, public policy, and international relations. It is also a leader in marine science research.
6. W&M is one of the eight “Public Ivies,” a group of public universities in the United States that are considered to provide an Ivy League-level education at a lower cost.
7. Notable alumni of W&M include three US presidents: Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Tyler. Other notable alumni include Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, actress Glenn Close, and author David Baldacci.
8. W&M has a rich history and traditions, including the ringing of the Wren Bell, the Yule Log Ceremony, and the annual Charter Day celebration, which commemorates the granting of the royal charter.
9. W&M has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 US states and over 70 countries. The university is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.
10. W&M has a strong athletic program, with 23 varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA Division I level. The mascot is the Tribe, and the university colors are green and gold.

Tuition & fee

All programs

Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Art (2D Studio, 3D Studio)
Art History (General, Curatorial, Environmental)
Biology
Business — Accounting
Business — Business Analytics
Business — Finance
Business — Marketing
Chemistry
Chinese Language & Culture
Classical Studies (Ancient Greek, Latin, Classical Archaeology, Classical Civilization)
Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics (Applied Statistics, Mathematical Biology)
Computer Science
Data Science
Economics
Education (Elementary, Secondary, ESL/Bilingual Education, Special Education)
English
Environment & Sustainability (Science, Policy, Humanities)*
Film & Media Studies
French & Francophone Studies
Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies
Geology (General, Environmental)
German Studies
Global Studies — Asian & Middle Eastern
Global Studies — Asian & Pacific Islander American
Global Studies — European
Global Studies — Latin American
Global Studies — Russian & Post-Soviet
Government
Hispanic Studies
History
Integrative Conservation
International Relations
Japanese Studies
Kinesiology — Allied Health
Kinesiology — General
Kinesiology — Human Nutrition
Kinesiology — Public Health
Linguistics
Mathematics (Standard, Applied, Pre-College Teaching)
Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics (Standard, Medical, Engineering Physics & Applied Design)
Psychology
Public Policy
Religious Studies
Secondary Education*
Self-Designed
Sociology (General, Globalization, Health & Medicine, Criminology & Law, Policy & Justice)
Theatre

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

6,475 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

68