What is the culture like at William and Mary?

Building on a core value of diversity, equity and inclusion are integral parts of all that we do. William & Mary is a vibrant, welcoming campus and community with a truly global student body, faculty, staff and outlook. All in an historic campus in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Are people happy at William and Mary?

William & Mary's faculty, libraries and undergraduate happiness level have again been ranked among the best in the country, according to the latest survey by The Princeton Review.

What is the party scene like at William and Mary?

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 a good party school?

Admittedly, W&M is no party school, but there are plenty of students who go out every weekend.

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.

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How liberal is William and Mary?

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

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.

Does William and Mary have Greek life?

There are 17 Fraternities and 13 Sororities at the William & Mary.

What is William and Mary college known for?

William & Mary has been called the Alma Mater of the Nation because of its close ties to America's founding fathers. A 17-year-old George Washington received his surveyor's license through W&M and would return as its first American chancellor.

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 too hard?

William and Mary is academically challenging, rigorous, but the BEST time of my life! You're provided with ample academic, curricular, and social opportunities during the school year and you will make lifelong friendships.

Is William and Mary girls only?

William & Mary has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,797 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 42% male students and 58% female students. At this school, 66% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 34% of students live off campus.

Is William and Mary diverse?

William & Mary is home to a vibrant and inclusive community of individuals with different backgrounds, talents and skills. We engage diverse perspectives and seek wisdom in bridging differences.

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.

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 there frats at William and Mary?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Is William and Mary older than Harvard?

William & Mary calls itself "the second oldest institution of higher learning in the country", acknowledging Harvard's claim but adding that: "Harvard may have opened first, but William & Mary was already planned.

Does William and Mary have single dorms?

William & Mary has a variety of housing options available to meet just about any interest from singles to quads, suites to apartments, freshmen to grads, Living Learning Communities to Greeks. Check out the amenities available in each residence halls by viewing any of the individual pages.

Is William & Mary a dry campus?

Alcohol is not permitted in any individual room in a freshman residence hall unless one of the residents is at least 21 years of age and the alcohol belongs to that resident. In freshman residence halls, guests of underage residents, regardless of the guest's age, may not possess alcohol in any freshman residence.

Is William and Mary 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 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.

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.

What percent of William and Mary is black?

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.