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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
29% of total enrollment
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
Graduate Student Ages
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
Regional Representation
58% of student body
38% of student body
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