P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187

As the second oldest higher education institution in the nation, the College of William and Mary has a long, rich history of providing quality education. With past chancellors including George Washington, Henry Kissinger, and Thomas Jefferson, this college in has a reputation for being a prestigious, challenging, competitive, and highly engaging community of scholars.

The College of William and Mary confers Bachelor's degrees in a variety of areas of study, including film studies, geology, music, neuroscience, black studies, business, and education, among others. Graduate programs are offered in more than 10 areas, including education, law, marine science, Public Policy, and arts and sciences. Students at all levels, as well as non-matriculating students, may take courses through the school's summer program, which offers more than 120 courses in two sessions.

In addition to traditional degree programs, the College of William and Mary offers specialized programs and opportunities including a joint Psy.D. program in clinical psychology with the Eastern Virginia Medical Authority, undergraduate research opportunities, and community service projects. Campus also abounds with a diversity of academic resources and centers, including the American Indian Resource Center, the Center for Archealogical Research, the Center for the Study of Equality, and the Reves Center for International Studies. The campus also boasts its own museum, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, which holds a variety of international collections.

With more than 300 student organizations and clubs, Greek life, concert series, and speaker's forums, there is never a lack of activity on campus. Many students also enjoy close access to Washington D.C., as well as Richmond. This College in Virginia continues to expand its academic offerings as demands grow, ensuring that students receive the very best in higher education.

Quick Facts:

The College of William and Mary is ranked in U.S. News and World Report as the highest ranked public college in the nation.

This college in is one of 8 colleges nationwide to be ranked as a "public Ivy," offering an Ivy-league level education at a much lower cost.

Study abroad opportunities at this College in Virginia abound, with programs in countries including Australia, China, England, France, Germany, and Japan, among others.

This College in Virginia enrolls more 7,000 students and has more than 80,000 alumni worldwide.

The College of William and Mary has more than 20 intercollegiate men's and women's sports teams.

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