College Badges for College of William and Mary
Learn where William & Mary ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within Virginia
2018 Ranking Awards for College of William and Mary
We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available.
The current ranking cycle is 2018 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2017
and August 31st, 2018.
This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year.
Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.
If you are an administrator interested in using our badge program to showcase your college's strengths, please contact us.
Count by Award Level
| Top 1%: | 3 |
| Top 5%: | 49 |
| Top 10%: | 54 |
| Top 15%: | 42 |
| Total: | 148 |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Overall Best | | |
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| Overall Best (Southeast) | | |
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| Overall Best (Virginia) | |
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| Best for the Money (Virginia) |
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| Best for the Money With Aid (Virginia) | |
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| Best for the Money Without Aid (Southeast) |
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| Best for the Money Without Aid (Virginia) |
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| Overall Diversity |
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| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best Value |
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| Highest Paid Graduates | |
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| Area Studies |
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| Best Value |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| General Biology |
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| Business, Management & Marketing | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Business Administration & Management |
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| Computer & Information Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Computer Science |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| General English Literature |
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| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History |
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| Mathematics & Statistics | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Other) |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Health & Physical Education |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geological & Earth Sciences |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| General Psychology |
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| Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations & National Security |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual & Performing Arts | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| International Quality | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Men's Sports | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| College Overall | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Best For Non-Traditional Students | |
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| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| English Language & Literature | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| History |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Physical Sciences | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Political Science & Government |
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| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Top Ranked Veterans | |
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| Area Studies |
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| History |
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| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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| Public Administration & Social Service | 15% | 10% | 5% | 1% |
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