Williamsburg, VA Colleges
Williamsburg
Williamsburg is an independent city in Virginia. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. Located on the Virginia Peninsula, Williamsburg is in the northern part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, which also includes Norfolk and Virginia Beach. It is bordered by James City County and York County.
Williamsburg was founded in 1632 as Middle Plantation on as a fortified settlement on high ground between the James and York rivers. The city served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the center of political events in Virginia leading to the American Revolution. The College of William & Mary, established in 1693, is the second-oldest institution of higher education in the United States; its alumni include three U.S. presidents as well as many other important figures in the nation's early history.
The city's tourism-based economy is driven by Colonial Williamsburg, the restored Historic Area of the city. Along with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown, Williamsburg forms part of the Historic Triangle, which is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world. Modern Williamsburg is also a college town, inhabited in large part by William & Mary students and staff.
Schools in and around Williamsburg, VA
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College of William and Mary
Four or more years; Public; 7,874 students; $28,547 average out-state tuition; $7,523 average in-state tuition |
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Centura College-Newport News
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 254 students; $27,000 average out-state tuition; $27,000 average in-state tuition |
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Christopher Newport University
Four or more years; Public; 4,952 students; $13,662 average out-state tuition; $5,280 average in-state tuition |
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Everest College-Newport News
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 251 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $11,160 average in-state tuition |
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Rappahannock Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 3,518 students; $6,710 average out-state tuition; $2,633 average in-state tuition |
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Thomas Nelson Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 10,576 students; $8,388 average out-state tuition; $3,030 average in-state tuition |
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Bethel College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $4,500 average out-state tuition; $4,500 average in-state tuition |
Williamsburg, VA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Leo Bourassa Scholarship | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Internship | Varies | Varies |
| Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship | Varies | June 30, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Williamsburg
- Business Administration and Management
- English Language and Literature
- Psychology
- History
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Political Science and Government
- Biology
- Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Accounting
- Chemistry
- School Counselor Education
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Anthropology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Physics
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Education Leadership and Administration
- Mathematics
