William & Mary
Public university · Williamsburg, VA · 7,055 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
34%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1400–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
32–34
Average net price
$18,880
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,606
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
88%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into William & Mary?
William & Mary accepts about 34 of every 100 applicants (34%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1400 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1400, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–34.
The latest federal data says William & Mary is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William & Mary's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does William & Mary cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,606 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,880 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $26,456 for VA residents and $52,725 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$26,456
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$52,725
- Room & board$16,601
- Total cost of attendance$45,606
- Average net price after grants$18,880
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Business, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science.
William & Mary FAQ
- What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?
- 34% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1400–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for William & Mary?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–34.
- Is William & Mary test-optional?
- The latest federal data says William & Mary is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on William & Mary's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does William & Mary cost?
- About $45,606 a year before aid; $18,880 on average after grants.
- What is William & Mary's FAFSA school code?
- 003705. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so William & Mary receives your information.
- What is William & Mary's graduation rate?
- 88% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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