College of William & Mary (W & M)

The oldest college in the US is the College of William & Mary. The College of Wilhelm and Mary is a state institution that was founded in 1693 on the initiative of the charter of Wilhelm and Mary.

Currently, the university takes 127 place in the national ranking, and in the international - 602. The College of Wilhelm and Mary is considered one of the most prestigious research institutions to date and attracts a large number of entrants. The quality of education is here at a high level. 

Nearly 85% of students participate in projects led by faculty members. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. Before classes begin, new students complete a short College Studies course: it introduces them to liberal arts education, helps them plan their studies, and develops skills for responsible work with information.

Annual job and internship fairs are attended by more than 425 employers. Students are offered over 21,563 internship listings from 12,801 employers. The Wall Street Trip program annually introduces about 20 sophomores with a GPA of at least 3.25 to New York companies working in investment banking, asset management, trading systems, risk management platforms, and hedge funds. During fall break, participants in the A Day in DC program visit the workplaces of alumni at federal agencies, think tanks, public-sector consulting firms, and nonprofit organizations.

William & Mary includes:

• College of Arts & Sciences,
• School of Business,
• School of Coastal & Marine Sciences,
• School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics,
• School of Education,
• Law School.

U.S. News & World Report ranked William & Mary among the top ten public universities for undergraduate research and creative projects.

• The international community of William & Mary alumni numbers more than 120,000 people,
• the first American student fraternity was founded at William & Mary in 1776,
• the first theater in America was built in Williamsburg in 1716. 20 years later, William & Mary students staged the first student play.

More than 4,000 students live on the William & Mary campus.

The dining halls offer healthy food that is often prepared from local produce. Options are available for students with allergies, religious restrictions, and personal dietary preferences.

• A third of William & Wary students are involved in the arts,
• student clubs are devoted to politics, religion, ethnic and cultural identity, ecology, Formula 1, quiz competitions, and heavy music.

For such a long functioning of this college - among the graduates was a huge number of famous personalities. The pride of the university are the three US presidents, the Supreme Judge and the Speaker. Below is a list of the most distinguished students:

• Thomas Jefferson (President of the United States in 1801-1809);
• James Monroe (fifth US president 1817-1825);
• John Tyler (tenth US president 1841-1845);
• John Marshall (Chairman of the US Supreme Court in 1801-1835);
• Henry Clay (a lawyer, political and statesman, represented the state of Kentucky both in the Senate and in the House of Representatives, in which he also served as speaker);
• George Mortimer Bibb (17th US Treasury Secretary);
• David McDowell Brown (American astronaut NASA);
• Donald Judd (American sculptor and art critic, one of the outstanding representatives of minimalism);
• Stephen Culp (American actor);
• Dina Titus (a Democrat politician, a member of the Senate of Nevada);
• James Branche Keibell (writer, one of the founders of the fantasy genre);
• Serge F. Kowaleski (journalist, reporter for the New York Times investigative department, Pulitzer Prize winner for the best news report of 2009);
• Michael Petters (since March 31, 2011, President and CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries, the largest manufacturer of military equipment in the US);
• John Stewart (comedian, satirist, actor, writer, producer).

Such a number of famous personalities made the university popular not only in the country, but also in the world.

The main campus of the College of Wilhelm and Mary is territorially located in the picturesque suburb of Williamsburg. On the territory of the campus there is a furnished hostel for foreign citizens. The college is equipped with everything necessary for study and recreation: a large library of its own, a sports complex and grounds, research laboratories, catering points. The University is a member of the Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the Sport affiliations and memberships of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

97% of graduates work in positions that match their professional interests. The average starting salary for graduates of the class of 2024 was $64,890.

Every year, more than 550 employers hire William & Mary graduates. Among them are Accenture, Amazon, Capital One, Deloitte, EY, IBM, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, National Institutes of Health, and PwC.

To become a student of the College of William & Mary, the entrant must provide a certificate at the previous place of study and a certificate of language skills. You will also need to pass the entrance exam. Competition in the institution is not too strict - three people in place. Apply for admission can be both local citizens and foreigners. There are no gender restrictions.

Education in W & M

The academic year here traditionally consists of two semesters. The institution has more than 8,500 students and 750 teachers. The share of foreign citizens is about 7% of the total number of students.

For the year of study in this university will need to pay about 13000 USD. Students with good academic performance can apply to participate in the scholarship program and receive grants. Thanks to the cooperation of W & M with other institutions, students can get a part of the education in another institution, using the exchange program.

• William & Mary distributes $76 million annually in grants and scholarships,
• financial aid includes scholarships, grants, and loans,
• the university guarantees a funded internship to every undergraduate student who wants to complete one.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision