Overview

The focus of the core curriculum is to provide students with a solid foundation in data science. Students learn data science theory and applications, including critical evaluation of how data can be used to solve novel problems, deliberation (considering the ethical, moral, and societal implications of data science), and communication.

Key Features

Through the core curriculum students learn the basics of programing, modeling, machine learning, data visualization, database structures, and ethics in data science.

Students in the Data Science program at College of William & Mary also will take one course in linear algebra and two courses in mathematical statistics.

The curriculum provides opportunities for students to use their skills and knowledge to manage and analyze large data sets efficiently and effectively and to identify and answer novel questions in a variety of settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming for Data Science

Data Visualization

Applied Machine Learning

Databases

Computational Problem Solving

Advanced Applied Machine Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsburg, United States

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data View 465 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application. Read our Specific Instructions to complete your application

$75 application fee: The $75 (USD) application fee can be paid online.

Secondary School Report Form including official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended.

Optional Application Materials include:

Teacher Evaluation Form and Letter of Recommendation - you may submit one letter of recommendation with your application. Please do not submit more than two.

Results of optional standardized tests a) SAT or ACT; and b) TOEFL or IELTS. Results may be sent directly to William & Mary by the testing organization or self-reported in the application.

Creative and Performing Arts Submission

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Tuition Fee

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International

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43442 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43442 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

18709 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18709 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Williamsburg

1306 - 2134 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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