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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 76 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 80 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $608 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,253 | $42,053 |
| Fees | $6,788 | $7,359 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,555 | $14,555 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,360 |
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Of the 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from William & Mary in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William & Mary are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William & Mary with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the William & Mary english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William & Mary Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at William & Mary.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 73 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 407 |
| History | 113 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 72 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 52 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 49 |
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