USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Founded in 1693 by the royal charter of King William III and Queen Mary II of England, William & Mary is the second oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. One of the university’s principal halls, the Sir Christopher Wren Building, is the oldest college building still in use in America.

Detailed explanation-2: -William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in America. While our original plans date back to 1618-decades before Harvard-William & Mary was officially chartered in 1693.

Detailed explanation-3: -The College of William & Mary in Georgia holds the title of second-oldest college in the country. Although the college opened after Harvard, W&M’s charter was actually drafted before Harvard opened.

Detailed explanation-4: -Now a public university, College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded by royal charter in 1693, making it the second oldest college or university in the United States, after Harvard University.

Detailed explanation-5: -Harvard University As well as being the oldest university in the US, Harvard is also one of the world’s most prominent, currently ranked third in the QS World University Rankings®.