Rankings of College of William & Mary

The College of William & Mary, often abbreviated to W&M, is a publicly funded research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Their campus is home to around 735 full-time students, and on it students can find Swem Library, numerous studios and laboratories, multiple sport centres and even a full-size stadium. The majority of W&M’s programs are in the Arts & Sciences at undergraduate level, but they also offer graduate programs in fields such as American Colonial History, and Marine Science.

Latest ranking updates for College of William & Mary
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #1018.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. College of William & Mary achieves place 1426.
  • December 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with College of William & Mary in position 861.
  • October 2023: College of William & Mary ranks 301 in the latest GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

University rankings

    • #78 
    • #78 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #139 
    • #601 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #133 
    • #901 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #53 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #41 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #126 
    • #128 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #144 
    • #624 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #45 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #56 
    • #56 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    The Princeton Review: Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public Schools)
    [Published 26 April, 2022]
    • #201 
    • #1279 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #194 
    • #1018 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #156 
    • #614 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #177 
    • #801 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #201 
    • #1426 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #230 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #105 
    • #311 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #180 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #104 
    • #104 
    MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #113 
    • #114 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #139 
    • #861 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #173 
    • #608 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #120 
    • #385 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #128 
    • #715 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #64 
    • #64 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #72 
    • #251 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #119 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #83 
    • #76 
    Education
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #96 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Law

    • #34 
    • #30 
    Law
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #94 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #301 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #103 
    • #351 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #126 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #301 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #301 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #95 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #206 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #123 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #124 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for College of William & Mary

Law US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#30 
Law
Computer Science Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#64 
Computer Science
Education US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
#76 
Education
History URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#206 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#351 
Mathematics
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#715 
Agriculture

About College of William & Mary

PROS

  • The most commonly highlighted positive for W&M is that the professors are committed, passionate professionals.
  • Students love the state -of -the -art facilities in place for academics, activities, and research.
  • There are all kinds of groups for whatever you might be interested in, such as sports, parties, activist groups, religious groups, and so on.

CONS

  • The counseling office is not helpful, according to students who have approached their service for help.
  • A significant number of students express that the food on campus could be much better, as many report that the quality is poor.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1693
Telephone:
(757) 221-3999
Address:
200 Richmond Road
23187-87, Williamsburg
USA
Website:
https://www.wm.edu/
Social:
  • William & Mary Law School: Student Life
  • Advice to my freshman self
  • Andy Van Vliet invites you to International Students Day with the Tribe!
  • 2021 Commencement: Jonathan Diaz-Ramos '21 & Vanessa Guzman '21
  • OTOD: Olivia Ding '21

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FAQ

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College of William & Mary ranks #1 in Williamsburg in our meta ranking.

College of William & Mary is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News Best National Universities, Forbes: America's Top Colleges, Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only) and more. See all 32 rankings of College of William & Mary.

College of William & Mary achieved #10 in The Princeton Review: Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Public Schools). This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for College of William & Mary.

College of William & Mary achieved the highest ranking for Law. It is ranked #30 in US News: Best Grad Schools (US) (Law). See all subject rankings for College of William & Mary.

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