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We are a premier public research university, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.
The College of William & Mary in Virginia ( abbreviated as W&M [6] ), is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1693 under 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 ninth-oldest in the English-speaking world. [7]
We're the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the country, and a cutting-edge research university. Building on more than 300 years of innovation and excellence, William & Mary transcends the boundaries between research and teaching, teaching and learning, learning and living.
William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in America. While our original plans date back to 1618 — decades before Harvard — William & Mary was officially chartered in 1693.
William & Mary, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second oldest college in the U.S. King William III and Queen Mary II of England founded the school in 1693.
Start by taking a virtual tour or a guided tour of campus and checking out our 53 undergraduate majors and 62 minors with more than 100 tracks available. They're taught by some of the most committed professors in America who are also internationally and nationally recognized scholars.
The campus of Richard Bland College of William & Mary comprises 16 buildings on around 800 acres. East Campus is within Prince George County, while the West Campus is in Dinwiddie County. A science and humanities building was opened in 2015.
Check out this guide to learn more about the college of William and Mary and what the school offers to its students.
If you're seeking to be challenged, engaged, inspired — to be educated — you belong at William & Mary. Learn more about what a William & Mary education has to offer: Majors & Minors. Undergraduate Programs. Graduate Programs.
See the most popular majors at William & Mary and learn about available academic programs and class sizes.
