| W & M vs. American |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$25,040 Virginia Residents $49,412 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,543 |
| expensive$17,422 Virginia Residents $36,440 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$33,239 |
| Less$18,578 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,338 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,460 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter33.50% | Acceptance Rate | Easier40.63% |
| Favorable27.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,654 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,885 |
| Smaller6,797 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,917 |
| Smaller2,857 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,968 |
| Smaller1,042 | Online Student Population | Larger1,516 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher90% | Graduate Rate | Lower79% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 860 | Number of faculties | 1,531 |
| Lower$113,452 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$115,582 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.