Chances of getting into College of William and Mary
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into William & Mary and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at William & Mary is 42%. It ranks #6 in Virginia and #173 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. William & Mary is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 5,987 out of 14,201 applicants were admitted.
The school has extremely high admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 10 percent (SAT 1300/1490 ACT 30/34). College of William and Mary typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average weighted GPA around 4.28. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The William & Mary application fee is $75 and applications are due by Jan 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to College of William and Mary. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 78% of students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
William & Mary SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 660 |
| SAT Math 25th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1300 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 740 |
| SAT Math 75th | 750 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1490 |
| Average SAT Score | 1400
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to College of William and Mary?
College of William and Mary typically prefers applicants to be in the top 12 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1300 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1200. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1400 out of 1600. William & Mary ranks #3 in Virginia and #58 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 78 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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William & Mary ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 31 |
| ACT Math 25th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 30 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 34 |
| Average ACT Score | 32
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into William & Mary?
Admission data indicates that William & Mary regularly accepts students with ACT's of 30 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 7 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 28 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 32 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 34 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Virginia and #55 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score. 39 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to College of William and Mary.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2020 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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William & Mary GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into College of William and Mary?
Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into William & Mary. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at College of William and Mary was 4.28 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Virginia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to William & Mary will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2021
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High School Class Rank
77% of College of William and Mary freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 77% |
| Top 25% of class | 95% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,674 | 5,527 | 14,201 |
| Accepted | 3,441 | 2,546 | 5,987 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 46% | 42% |
| Enrolled | 926 | 595 | 1,521 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 27% | 23% | 25% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2022 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to College of William and Mary is $75.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to College of William and Mary and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231624 IPEDS survey data for College of William and Mary.
FAQs
Does College of William and Mary prefer SAT or ACT?
78% of students submit their SAT scores to William & Mary. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into College of William and Mary?
42% of those who apply are granted admission to William & Mary. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for College of William and Mary?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1300 and 1490. 78% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for College of William and Mary?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 30 and 34. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.