Williamsburg, VA
Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 38% to 33% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,680 | 5,532 | 1,530 | 38% |
| 2020 | 14,201 | 5,987 | 1,521 | 42% |
| 2021 | 17,475 | 6,386 | 1,684 | 37% |
| 2022 | 18,087 | 6,059 | 1,642 | 34% |
| 2023 | 17,548 | 5,741 | 1,619 | 33% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,269 of 10,873 women and 2,472 of 6,675 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 33% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,741 of 17,548 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
17,548 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,619 enrolled.
No. William & Mary is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 38% to 33% — it has become more selective.