College of William and Mary

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.

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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

Special Programs

Notes

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