# William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/william-and-mary

William & Mary is a public college in Williamsburg, VA with 7,055 undergraduates. It admits 34% of applicants, and admitted students average 1473 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,880 per year ($3,292 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,488 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 34% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 17,548 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,741 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 710–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 690–770 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,606 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,880 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $3,292 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $4,385 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,345 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,265 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $37,032 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 7,055 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 88% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $83,488 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,417 (FY2024) |

## What William & Mary considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## FAQ

**What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?**

William & Mary admits 34% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 690–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1473.

**What ACT score do you need for William & Mary?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.

**Is William & Mary test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to William & Mary?**

In Fall 2023, 17,548 students applied to William & Mary and 5,741 were admitted; 1,619 enrolled.

**Does William & Mary consider legacy status?**

Yes. William & Mary reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does William & Mary require an essay?**

William & Mary reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does William & Mary cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $45,606 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,880.

**What is William & Mary's graduation rate?**

88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 231624. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology