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Williamsburg, Virginia W&M FAST FACTS Lowest average net price among VA public universities for in-state families earning $110k or less Ranked #7 Best Undergraduate Teaching among national universities www.wm.edu 40% of students major in STEM related fields Office of Undergraduate Admission (757) 221-4223 | admission@wm.edu Our rankings from The Best 384 Colleges, 2019, Princeton Review Happiest Students #1 • Lots of Race/Class Interaction #2 • Their Students Love These Colleges #2 • Most Beautiful Campus #5 77% GPA Mid 50% 4.0–4.4 (for students with 4.0 weighted GPA scale) SAT Mid 50% 1310–1490 ACT Mid 50% 30–33 Top 10% CLASS RANK Overall admission cycle admit rate for all students: 37% 35% Applications Overall: 14,645 59% 4,772 13,722 540 Admit Rate Admits 923 REGULAR Decision EARLY Decision Applications Most Popular Study Abroad Program #6 • Most Engaged in Community Service #7 • Best Quality of Life #8 • Best College Library #13 Apply by January Regular Decision New for 2018–2019 application cycle Apply by January Apply by November Early Decision II Early Decision I LGBTQ-Friendly #13 • Best Science Lab Facilities #13 • Best Career Services #19 • Best College Theater #20 All applicants (both Early Decision and Regular Decision) are automatically considered for each of these merit-based awards James Monroe Scholars Program William & Mary Scholars Award 1693 Scholars Program MERIT-BASED AID AWARDS $17,434 $5,966 $12,236 $35,636 DEADLINES Students will be given equal consideration for admission regardless of which application they elect to submit Tuition Fees Room & Board (Average) Total COMMON APPLICATION COALITION APPLICATION New for 2018–2019 application cycle (757) 221-4223 admission@wm.edu www.wm.edu/admission • Less than 1% of W&M borrowers default on their student loans, the lowest rate among public universities in the country • Among Virginia public universities, William & Mary offers the lowest average net cost of attendance for in-state families earning $110,000 or less • William & Mary typically meets 100% of demonstrated need for in-state students • William & Mary is ranked the #1 public university in Virginia for commitment to access and affordability for low and middle-income students (New York Times, 2017) As a public university, William & Mary works hard to keep the cost of our exceptional education affordable IN-STATE COSTS 2018–2019 APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS wmadmission william_and_mary Cost, Aid, Scholarships and Affordability wmadmission williamandmary Admit It! Blog www.wm.edu/blogs/AdmitIt Class Profile: William & Mary’s Class of 2022 wm_admission williamandmary Greetings from William & Mary! As we embark on another exciting and rewarding year here in Williamsburg, I wanted to personally take a few minutes to update you on some important happenings on and around campus There has never been a more exciting time to be an undergraduate at William & Mary Ongoing investments in academic and student life have created new opportunities to serve students’ needs in and out of the classroom These innovations are just one part of our continuing mission to build on the successes of our past in creating an even stronger future William & Mary is committed to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields • Our new Data Science program offers both an undergraduate minor as well as guidance for a self-designed major, positioning W&M at the intersection of the humanities and technology • Our new Engineering Physics and Applied Design (EPAD) track empowers physicists with an engineering mindset to solve reallife problems, preparing them to succeed in an ever-changing engineering landscape • 40% of our students major in STEM related fields Our abundant STEM offerings include Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computational & Applied Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, Marine Science, Neuroscience, Psychological Sciences, and Physics While there are several initiatives currently underway around campus, I would like to focus on three specific items here that I believe are particularly important to our students: William & Mary continues to enroll a very strong and diverse class P.O Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION PRST Standard U.S POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #26 WILLIAMSBURG, VA • We received 14,645 applications during the 2018–2019 cycle The students selected for admission from this outstanding pool of applicants are among the best and brightest young minds in the country The university continues to build a vibrant community and expand robust learning opportunities as part of its $1 billion fundraising campaign, with over $250 million committed to student scholarships Such initiatives further demonstrate our ongoing investment in making a William & Mary education possible for Virginians All of us here in the W&M Admission Office remain grateful for the opportunity to develop meaningful partnerships with you, and appreciate all that you for your students If we can ever be of any assistance to you, your students, and/or their families, you are welcome to contact us anytime • Current W&M students come from 49 states, D.C and 68 foreign countries • We’re ranked the #1 public university in Virginia by The New York Times (2017) for commitment to Access and Affordability for low and middle-income students • Among Virginia public universities we have the lowest average net cost of attendance for Virginia families earning $110,000 or less • W&M typically meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for in-state students, and through our William & Mary Promise, we’ve increased grants and reduced loans for entering Virginians William & Mary is affordable • 30% of our entering students self-identify as students of color, another 7% are international students, and 10% are first-generation college students, all contributing to our incredibly diverse and vibrant campus community Best wishes for an outstanding year Go Tribe! Sincerely, Tim Wolfe Dean of Admission and Associate Provost for Enrollment #1 for study abroad participation among all US public universities