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College of William & Mary
The College of William & Mary is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1693 by a royal charter issued by King William III and Queen Mary II, it is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and the oldest in the American South. The university is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum, historic campus, and high undergraduate teaching quality, and it counts several U.S. presidents among its alumni.
Key Facts
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QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024Shanghai #150 · 2024Outlook #180 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, approximately 1,200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
5/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$15,200 avg starting salary
75% placement rate
Top Recruiters
Major regional employers (sector-dependent)
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Student Life
9,000 students (1,100 international)
Campus: Suburban, approximately 1,200 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Swem LibraryKaplan ArenaResearch LabsResidence HallsDining Halls
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 36.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 36.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school