College of William & Mary

(William & Mary)

Williamsburg, VAPublic Research University NCAA D1 Admissions

The College of William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1693 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Often called a "Public Ivy," William & Mary offers the academic rigor of an elite private university at public school tuition rates. The college is known for its strong undergraduate research programs and exceptional faculty engagement across the liberal arts and sciences.

Mascot: Tribe

Notable Alumni

Thomas Jefferson (3rd U.S. President)•Jon Stewart (comedian, The Daily Show host)•Glenn Close (award-winning actress)

At a Glance

Acceptance Rate

33%

SAT (Optional)

1340–1490

Avg GPA

3.90

Enrollment

6.8K

Setting

Small City

Founded

1693

Cost

Tuition (In-State)$24K

Tuition (Out-of-State)$49K

Room & Board$14K

Est. Annual Total (In-State)$38K

Est. Annual Total (Out-of-State)$63K

Published sticker prices for 2025-2026. Actual cost after aid varies.

Top Programs & National Ranking

Business Administration#29

Political Science#29

History#29

Economics#37

Biology#37

English / Literature#37

International Relations#37

Computer Science#45

Psychology#45

Pre-Med / Health Sciences#45

Approximate national ranking based on departmental rankings, research output, and program reputation.

Highlights

✦Second oldest US college

✦Public ivy

✦Strong undergraduate research

Athletics

Division

NCAA Division 1

Conference

Colonial Athletic Association

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Safety

Campus SafetyVery Safe

Very low on-campus crime rates, with incidents as low as 4.16 per 1,000 students. The RAVE Guardian app and campus police provide strong safety infrastructure.

Neighborhood SafetyVery Safe

Williamsburg is a small, historic city with low violent crime well below national averages and zero homicides in recent years.

Based on Clery Act data, student surveys, and local crime statistics.