What is William and Mary culture like?

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 unique about William and Mary?

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).

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 big party school?

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

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Does William and Mary have a party scene?

Party Scene

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.

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.

How prestigious is William and Mary?

W&M ranked 23rd in Niche's Best Colleges for Education list. #6 for teaching. The university improved to sixth in the nation for excellence in undergraduate teaching, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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.

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 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.

Where do William and Mary students hang out?

Nearby Dining & Shopping

W&M favorites include Amber Ox Public House, Aromas, Blue Talon Bistro, The Cheese Shop and Precarious Beer Project. Known to W&M students as “the Delis,” the pubs and restaurants along Scotland Street across from Zable Stadium are a beloved hangout.

Is William and Mary religious?

Members of the William & Mary community represent a diverse array of faith and spiritual traditions. The Center for Student Diversity provides support to all students in their religious and spiritual development. There are many campus groups that represent a broad spectrum of faith available to everyone in the Tribe.

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 is William and Mary best for?

The most popular majors at William & Mary include: Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Physical Sciences; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology; Mathematics and Statistics; History ...

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.

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 & 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 all girls?

Student body and admissions

William & Mary enrolled 6,285 undergraduate and 2,455 postgraduate students in Fall 2018. Women made up 57.6% of the undergraduate and 50.7% of the graduate student bodies. Admission to W&M is considered "most selective" according to U.S. News & World Report.

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.

Can you choose your roommate at William and Mary?

Know that you will be assigned a roommate at random and that roommate questionnaire would not be considered at time of assignment. Students who graduated from high school in 2023 & 2024 are required to live on campus for the 2024-25 academic year.

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.

How liberal is William and Mary?

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