W & M Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

William & Mary Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is William & Mary to get into?

This page provides the latest information on William & Mary (W & M)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. W & M's acceptance rate is 34.07% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 17,798 students applied and 6,064 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into W & M.

To apply to W & M, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

W & M's acceptance rate is the 6th lowest among 46 Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1470 and the ACT score is 33 at W & M. W & M's SAT score is 4th highest among 31 Virginia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
W & M's yield rate is 26.62%, which is significantly lower by 14.41 percentage points (approximately 35.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40% (average yield: 41.03%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to W & M at colleges with acceptance rates between 30% and 40%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, W & M's acceptance rate is 34.07% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.62%. 6,742 men and 11,047 women applied to W & M and 2,519 men and 3,544 women students were accepted.

Among them, 643 men and 971 women were enrolled in W & M. You can explore the W & M's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at W & M
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	17,798	6,742	11,047	0	9
Admitted	6,064	2,519	3,544	0	1
Enrolled	1,614	643	971	0	0
Acceptance Rate	34.07%	37.36%	32.08%	-	11.11%
Yield	26.62%	25.53%	27.40%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

William & Mary 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 696 students (43% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 252 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at W & M.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,470, including 740 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 730 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 710. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 770 and the 25th percentile is 690.

The median ACT composite score is 33, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 32 at W & M. The median ACT Math score is 30 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is W & M's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at William & Mary are very competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,131, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at W & M
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,400	1,470	1,530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	710	740	760
SAT Math	690	730	770
ACT Composite	32	33	34
ACT Math	28	30	33
ACT English	34	35	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

William & Mary 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at W & M. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply William & Mary.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

W & M Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to W & M:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.wm.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://www.wm.edu/admission/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the W & M?

W & M is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 34.07%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to W & M?

W & M recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to W & M is 1,470, and the average ACT score is 33. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does W & M require essays or personal statements?

Yes, W & M requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for W & M admission?

Yes, W & M requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

W & M does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, W & M requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

W & M recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for W & M?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for W & M are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.