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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.
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.
The College of William & Mary in Virginia (abbreviated as W&M), 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.
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.
Choose from 115 majors and minors, with more than a third in STEM and computational-related fields, and participate in mentored research. Learn how W&M is affording opportunity to exceptional students. See our top rankings and admission stats. Discover life on campus and the people of W&M.
William and Mary is ranked 41st (tie) out of 443 schools, or in the top 9% of the National Universities ranking, and 13th (tie) out of 227, or in the top 6% of the Top Public Schools ranking.
