College of William and Mary
Categories
Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
College Type: Public
Campus Type:
Academic Calendar: Semester
State: Virginia
Description
William and Mary typically ranks among the best public universities in the country, and its small size sets it apart from other highly ranked universities. The college has well-respected programs in business, law, accounting, international relations and history. Founded in 1693, the College of William and Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the country. The campus is located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, and the school educated three U.S. presidents: Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler and James Monroe. The college not only has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, but the honor society originated there. In athletics, the College of William and Mary Tribe competes in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association.
Most Popular Majors
Biology, Business Administration, English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Political Science, Psychology
Student/Faculty Numbers
Total Students: 7892
Total Grad Students: 1994
Undergraduate Students: 5898
Faculty: 619
Total Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Percent Male: 45%
Percent Female: 55%
Financial Resources
Endowment:
Alumni Giving Rate: %
Graduation and Retention Information
Four-Year Graduation Rate: 83%
Six-Year Graduation Rate: 91%
Transfer-Out Rate
4
Graduation and Retention Data From: Spring 2010
Contact Information
Address:
Williamsburg Virginia 23187
Website: http://www.wm.edu
Main Email:
Main Phone: 757-221-4000
Additional Campuses:
Admissions Contact:
Wendy Livingston
Assistant Dean , Office of Admissions
757.221.4223
wcbegl@wm.edu
Transfer Services Contact:
International Admissions Contact:
Stephen Sechrist
Assistant Director of International Studies, International Student Services
757.221.3437
sjsech@wm.edu
Athletics Contact:
Terry Driscoll
Athletics Director , Athletics Department
757.221.3332
slcole@wm.edu
Applying to Transfer
Transfer Agreements:
Common App Used?
High School Transcript Required?
Minimum GPA for Applying:
A minimum college grade point average of 3.00 is required of transfer applicants. The admission committee prefers a cumulative gpa of 3.5 or higher and considers other factors such as strength of curriculum.
Minimum Grades for Transfer:
The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):
A transfer applicant must have a minimum number of 15 credits completed or else must apply as an entering freshman. inimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree is 60.
Test Scores for Applying:
Standardized test scores are required of some, if they are needed, applicant will be notified.
Letters of Recommendation Required:
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is required by all for admission consideration.
Essay(s) required:
An essay or personal statement is required by all for admission consideration.
Application Fee:
A non-refundable application fee of $60.00 is required.
Other Requirements:
Fall Deadline:
15-Feb
Spring Deadline:
1-Nov
Summer Deadline:
contact the Office of the University Registrar
Apply Here:
http://app.commonapp.org/application/MyColleges.aspx?clientlist=299
Standardized Testing
ACT | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
---|---|---|
Composite | 28 | 32 |
English | 28 | 34 |
Math | 27 | 32 |
Writing |
SAT | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
---|---|---|
Critical Reading | 620 | 730 |
Math | 620 | 720 |
Writing | 620 | 720 |
Standardized Testing Notes:
Transfer Statistics
Transfers Applied: 648
Transfers Accepted: 332
Transfer Percentage Accepted: 51%
Freshmen Percentage Accepted: 35%
Difference Between Transfer and Freshmen Acceptance Rates: 16%
Admissions Data From: Fall 2007
Costs
Books: 1150
Other Expenses: 1800
Room and Board: 8892
Tuition and Fees: 35962
Total Cost: 47804
Tuition and Fees – In-State: 13132
Total Cost – In-State: 24974
Note on Costs:
Costs Data From: 2011-12
Financial Aid
General Financial Aid Information:
If you have what it takes to be a W&M student, our Financial Aid Office will help you find a way to pay for it, through a combination of grants, loans and federal work-study - we'll make sure you graduate with as little debt as possible.
CSS/Profile Used?
Own Financial Aid Form?
Average Amount of Aid – Grants:
Average Amount of Aid – Loans: 6295
Percent of New Students Receiving Aid: 57%
Percent of New Students Receiving Grants: 32%
Percent of New Students Receiving Loans: 31%
Financial Aid Data From: Fall 2010
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