What is special about William and Mary?

W&M is famous for its firsts: the first U.S. institution with a Royal Charter, the first Greek-letter society (Phi Beta Kappa, founded in 1776), the first student honor code, the first college to become a university and the first law school in America.

Why is the College of William and Mary unique?

First institution of higher education to have the Elective System of study and an Honor System (1779). First institution of higher education to have a law school, which made us the first college in the country to become a university (1779). Thomas Jefferson had the idea.

What is Mary and William known for?

A bloodless coup

Crowned jointly in 1689, Protestant monarchs William and Mary oversaw important moves towards parliamentary democracy. They also transformed Hampton Court and Kensington Palaces.

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.

Is William and Mary prestigious?

William and Mary is ranked 41st (tie) out of 443 schools, or in the top 9% of the National Universities ranking, and 13th (tie) out of 227, or in the top 6% of the Top Public Schools ranking.

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What GPA do you need to get into William and Mary?

William & Mary does not have a minimum GPA or minimum SAT/ACT score for admission; however, our most competitive applicants have taken a rigorous course load including courses such as Calculus, Physics and 4 years of a single foreign language.

How hard is it to get into William and Mary?

The acceptance rate at William and Mary is 33.5%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 34 are admitted.

Is William and Mary a public ivy?

Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment recognized the Common- wealth's “commitment to having a distinc- tive public ivy at William & Mary.” Let me say why I believe William & Mary is the “public ivy” and why sustaining the College's extraordinary place in higher education matters.

How liberal is William and Mary?

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

What type of student is William and Mary looking for?

Before the William and Mary application deadline, you need to research the institution to get a sense of what makes the school unique and what type of student they look for. For example, William and Mary is known for attracting “work hard” students who prioritize classes and education over other aspects of campus life.

What is William and Mary best at?

Its highly ranked graduate schools include the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, the first law school in the U.S.; the School of Education; and the Mason School of Business. Students can join the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, the nation's first academic Greek society, as well as other fraternities and sororities.

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 actress went to William and Mary?

Glenn Close '74, Stage, film, and television actress and television producer. She has won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards, 3 Tony Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards, and 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Close delivered the 2019 W&M Commencement address and was the grand marshal of the 2023 Homecoming Parade.

Why is William and Mary not an Ivy League?

William & Mary is a great school, but it's in Williamsburg, VA - nearly 300 miles south of Penn, the southernmost Ivy - and wasn't part of those traditional athletic rivalries. It therefore makes no sense as an Ivy League school for that reason.

Is William and Mary expensive?

William & Mary's tuition is $25,041 for in-state and $48,841 for out-of-state students. Compared with the national average cost of in-state tuition of $11,560, William & Mary is more expensive.

Why is William and Mary called the tribe?

The Tribe is a significant part of the ethos and culture both on campus and in athletics. It stands for community and a group with common interests. The Tribe was first referenced at W&M to describe its athletics program in the 1920s and became the exclusive nickname in the early 1980s.” So there you have it!

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 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 an elite college?

William & Mary is among the country's top universities, according to rankings released by Forbes on Aug. 1. In the “America's Top Colleges” guide to 650 undergraduate institutions, the College is the second-highest ranked state-supported school in the country.

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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.

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.

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.

Does William and Mary prefer SAT or ACT?

No, William and Mary does not require the SAT or ACT, but it does consider submitted test scores in admissions decisions.