by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how William & Mary ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in classical languages.
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The bachelor's program at William & Mary was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for classical languages list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Classical Languages & Literature Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William & Mary handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in classical languages & literature. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William & Mary paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $608 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Classical Languages & Literature from William & Mary in 2021-2022, 57% were men and 43% 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, 86% 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 classical languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William & Mary does not offer an online option for its classical languages bachelor’s degree program 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 classical languages majors at William & Mary.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 30 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 22 |
| East Asian Languages | 5 |
| Germanic Languages | 1 |
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