| W & M vs. VSU |
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|---|---|---|
#58 in National Universities #4 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$25,734 Virginia Residents $51,038 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,043 Virginia Residents $22,650 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,666 Virginia Residents $36,684 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,218 Virginia Residents $24,860 Out-of-State |
| More$21,498 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$16,545 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,470 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower945 SAT 18 ACT |
| Tighter34.07% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.63% |
| Favorable26.62% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.27% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,818 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,605 |
| Larger7,063 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,124 |
| Larger2,755 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller481 |
| Larger1,098 | Online Student Population | Smaller190 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,755) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,766) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,246) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 876 | Number of faculty | 491 |
| Higher$116,984 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,715 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.