A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at William & Mary are mainly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 46% more female students than male students enrolled at College of William and Mary with a gender ratio of 17% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, William & Mary has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,138
|
| Women |
1,661
|
William & Mary serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
9% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231624 IPEDS survey data for College of William and Mary.
Last updated February 24, 2025