Williamsburg, Virginia

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The College of William & Mary (W&M) is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1693 under a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II, it is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, among the original nine colonial colleges, and the ninth-oldest institution in the English-speaking world. William & Mary is classified among "R1:…
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Ranked #1 in Friendliest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Library
Ranked #3 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Happiest Students
Ranked #6 in Happiest Students (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23187-8795
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Most Engaged in Community Service
Ranked #21 in Most Engaged in Community Service (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Students Love Their School Teams
Ranked #22 in Students Love Their School Teams (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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Ranked #51 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #60 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #108 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #149 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
World rank
Ranked #801 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $43,035
Room & Board: $14,555
Books & Supplies: $1,080
Receive Aid: 54%
Avg Grant Aid: $20,908
Pell Grant Recipients: 9%
Total CoA (on-campus): $67,407
Room & Board: $14,555
Books & Supplies: $1,080
Receive Aid: 54%
Avg Grant Aid: $20,908
Pell Grant Recipients: 9%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1365–1510
SAT ERW: 695–750
SAT Math: 670–760
ACT Composite: 32–34