William & Mary Admission Requirements
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William & Mary Admission Overview
William & Mary admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Virginia. Last year William & Mary admitted 34.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1400-1530 / ACT 32-34. William & Mary is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William & Mary is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
William & Mary Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for William & Mary
Acceptance Rate
The William & Mary acceptance rate is 34.1%. Last year, 6,064 of 17,798 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate in Virginia and the 126th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into William & Mary and can you get accepted?
William & Mary is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William & Mary GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Estimated High School GPA CollegeSimply estimate of incoming freshman GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3.85*Typical High School Grades Letter grade for the estimated average, not a cutoff.
AEstimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.85*
Average GPA
William & Mary has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.85 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. William & Mary is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
*3.85 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.
William & Mary Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
William & Mary is test-optional for first-year admission. SAT or ACT scores are a completely optional part of the application, and you may self-report them or send an official report from the testing agency. William & Mary superscores both the SAT and the ACT and, if you send both exams, uses the result that helps you more. No applicant group is required to submit scores, and all applicants are considered for merit programs whether or not they send them.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/how-to-apply/first-year-applicants/standardizedtesting/
William & Mary SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1400-1530Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
43%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 690
- Composite 1400
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 760
- Math 770
- Composite 1530
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at William & Mary typically score around a 1470 SAT (middle 50% 1400–1530) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 98th percentile nationally. William & Mary ranks #4 in the state of Virginia and #62 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1400 to 1530
SAT policy
William & Mary is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1470 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
William & Mary ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
32-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
16%25th Percentile Scores
- English 34
- Math 28
- Composite 32
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 33
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at William & Mary typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. William & Mary places #2 among colleges in Virginia and #54 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 34
ACT policy
You may apply to William & Mary without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
82% of William & Mary freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to William & Mary and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 2, 2027Days left to Apply
124Applicants have 124 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 2, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to William & Mary is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
William & Mary is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 34.1% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1400-1530); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231624.
GPA calculator: William & Mary GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026