Can you walk around William and Mary?

People say a picture is worth a thousand words, but William & Mary's community can't be experienced through pictures alone. We invite you to walk through the arches of the Wren Portico, to learn about the legend of the Crim Dell bridge and to explore our engaging and captivating campus.

Is William and Mary open to the public?

Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary welcomes visitors throughout the year. There's nothing quite like seeing campus in person.

What is the dress code for William and Mary?

On Monday through Thursday, 8-5, "Business Casual" attire is expected. On Fridays, the dress code will be relaxed to "Casual" unless there are career-related or speaker events.

Do people party at William and Mary?

Admittedly, W&M is no party school, but there are plenty of students who go out every weekend. Greek life is comparatively pretty tame, but most students here don't seem to mind.

What is around William and Mary?

Let the Good Times Roll | Welcome to William & Mary

Why do people like William and Mary?

William & Mary to me is always the ideal school: close to home, but far enough away to be exciting. It has a beautiful campus, historical, trees and water, bricks, the classic collegiate feel. And of course, the academic prestige. People everywhere acknowledge and respect the quality of William & Mary education.

What kind of student goes to William and Mary?

The College of William and Mary is excellent for students who are serious about academics. Every class is taught by a professor, not a TA. And the professors take the motivated kids under their wing and personally help them find internships and other relevant experience.

How liberal is William and Mary?

For every one conservative student, there are roughly 5.5 liberal students.

How prestigious is William and Mary?

William & Mary is ranked #53 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

Is College of William and Mary a party school?

Party Scene

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only. Good parties are few and far between.

Is William and Mary hard to get into?

William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 33%. Half the applicants admitted to William and Mary who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1375 and 1520 or an ACT score of 32 and 34.

Is William and Mary a pretty campus?

William & Mary is a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community.

Is William and Mary still a public ivy?

William & Mary is one of only eight U.S. universities designated a "Public Ivy." A public ivy is a state-assisted institution that offers a superior education at a cost far below that of Ivy League schools.

What is college of William and Mary known for?

We're the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the country, and a cutting-edge research university. Building on more than 300 years of innovation and excellence, William & Mary transcends the boundaries between research and teaching, teaching and learning, learning and living.

Does William and Mary allow freshmen to have cars?

As a freshman or sophomore who lives in campus administered housing may I have a car on campus? No, in order to have a car on campus you must apply and qualify for an exception to policy. All applications are reviewed and considered for approval of a Restricted Use Decal to park at the Kaplan Arena Lot only.

Do students like William and Mary?

A+. W&M received an A+ grade in the 2024 report card by Niche Best Colleges in America, based on categories such as academics, diversity, professors and value. W&M ranked 23rd in Niche's Best Colleges for Education list.

Are William and Mary students happy?

In that report, “The Best 386 Colleges: 2021 Edition,” William & Mary was also highlighted on several ranking lists, including lots of race/class interaction (third), happiest students (fourth), most engaged in community service (seventh), most popular study abroad program (eighth), best college library (eighth), best ...

What is the family income of William and Mary?

College of William & Mary. The median family income of a student from William & Mary is $176,400, and 73% come from the top 20 percent. Less than 1% of students at William & Mary came from a poor family but became a rich adult.

Is William and Mary LGBT friendly?

William & Mary is dedicated to providing an inclusive and flexible living, working and learning environment for transgender and gender non-binary students, faculty, staff and visitors. This page provides resources for our LGBTQ+ community members, their friends, family and allies.

Is college of William and Mary worth it?

W&M regularly receives top rankings for undergraduate teaching, career services, value, science lab facilities, student happiness, study abroad participation and more. We are committed to affording exceptional students the opportunity for life-changing experiences, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Is William and Mary a tough school?

William and Mary is hard. There is no doubt about it. I ended high school with a 4.98 and right now, I have a 3.5. Your classes will be challenging and you will be up late many nights studying or working on group projects, however, everyone survives the semester.

What is the male to female ratio at William and Mary?

William & Mary has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,797 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 42% male students and 58% female students.

What is the racial diversity of William and Mary?

The enrolled student population at William & Mary is 60.7% White, 8.75% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.02% Black or African American, 5.35% Two or More Races, 0.179% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.116% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.