William & Mary Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
4%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

William & Mary has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.6%(4,072)
Hispanic
9.4%(612)
African American
6.1%(398)
Asian
11.8%(768)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
6.8%(443)
Unknown
3.1%(201)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment9,654
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

William & Mary offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

William & Mary has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.7%(2,835)
Women
58.3%(3,962)

Gender Statistics

Men2,835

29% of total enrollment

Women3,962

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

William & Mary serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 92% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(60)
18-19
47.9%(3,254)
20-21
44.3%(3,009)
22-24
5.7%(390)
25+
1.2%(84)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
1.8%(50)
22-24
26.5%(758)
25+
71.6%(2,046)

Age Diversity Insights

92%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

William & Mary attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.2%(955)
Out-of-State
37.8%(620)
International
4.1%(67)

Regional Representation

In-State955

58% of student body

Out-of-State620

38% of student body

International67

4% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age