William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia · Public
William & Mary admitted 37% of 16,895 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1390–1520 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 91% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at William & Mary
Enter a score to see whether William & Mary is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (37%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 49% (727 of 1,477), compared with 37% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
4,085 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,901 took it, and 103 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How William & Mary rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Important
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Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Where you live
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.34 GPA. 79% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $43,035 in-state and $67,407 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $20,422 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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