William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Public
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William & Mary admitted 37.0% of applicants university-wide (6,245 of 16,895).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 37.0% | 6,245 | 16,895 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 49.8% | 735 | 1,477 |
| Men | 40.8% | 2,571 | 6,308 |
| Women | 34.7% | 3,670 | 10,571 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 49.8%, vs 37% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 6,245 admitted students, 1,639 enrolled (26.2% yield).
William & Mary Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1390–1520
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 32–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 4.00–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
William & Mary Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $76,270/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,038 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,232 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $76,270/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $3,106 |
| $30k–48k | $881 |
| $48k–75k | $5,916 |
| $75k–110k | $16,803 |
| Over $110k | $34,370 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Monroe Scholars — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- 1693 Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room, board, books, and personal expenses (Full Tuition)
- Commonwealth Award — Varies (Need Based)
- James E. and Mary Elizabeth (JEM) Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- William & Mary Merit Scholarship — Varies, up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Promise — Full tuition and fees for families with income under $75,000; grants for income up to $150,000 (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Scholar Award — Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition per year (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Scholars Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Monroe Scholars — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- 1693 Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room, board, books, and personal expenses (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Merit Scholarship — Varies, up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Scholar Award — Awards range from $5,000 to full tuition per year (Full Tuition)
- William & Mary Scholars Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
William & Mary Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- Secondary School Report and Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation/Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- Secondary School Report and Transcript
- Teacher Evaluation/Letter of Recommendation (recommended)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
William & Mary · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Beyond your own academic interests, what else about the William & Mary community piques your interest? How does this connect to your identity, background, or experiences?500 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $73,490
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 89.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 94.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,500
- At graduation
William & Mary · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #51
- WSJ: #184
- Forbes: #60
- Niche: #73
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-05Regular Decision — Standard deadline
William & Mary Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (20%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Business & marketing (10%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 46% of class sections have under 20 students.
William & Mary Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.