William & Mary Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
33.50%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.10%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,642
SAT Scores
1,460
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 18,087 students have applied and 6,059 students have allowed to admit to William & Mary (Acceptance rate: 33.50%). W & M's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.10 % where 1,642 students have finally enrolled out of 6,059 admitted students.
W & M acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 25.87%).
W & M enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 42.83%).
How to Apply to William & Mary
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply W & M. W & M offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.wm.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://www.wm.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/wm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wm.edu/offices/registrar/studentsandalumni/militaryandveterans/vabenefits/index.php |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | https://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/studentaccessibilityservices/students/index.php |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at W & M and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at William & Mary is 1,460 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of William & Mary is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,424). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| William & Mary | 1,460 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,424 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia | 1,167 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At William & Mary, 860 students submitted SAT scores (52% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,460 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 695 | 730 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 730 | 770 |
| Total | 1,375 | 1,460 | 1,520 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At William & Mary, 300 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Virginia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 31 | 34 |
W & M Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to William & Mary. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |