William & Mary acceptance rate, cost and outcomes
William & Mary · Public · Williamsburg, VA · 6,963 undergraduates (IPEDS fall 2023)
William & Mary admitted 32.7% of applicants for fall 2023, down from 33.2% in 2013. Virginia residents pay $26,456 in tuition and fees for 2025-26; out-of-state students pay $52,725.
Admit rate, 2013 to 2023
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| Fall | Admit rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 33.2% | 14,046 | 4,665 |
| 2014 | 33.0% | 14,552 | 4,805 |
| 2015 | 34.5% | 14,952 | 5,153 |
| 2016 | 36.5% | 14,382 | 5,253 |
| 2017 | 35.9% | 14,921 | 5,359 |
| 2018 | 36.9% | 14,644 | 5,406 |
| 2019 | 37.7% | 14,680 | 5,532 |
| 2020 | 42.2% | 14,201 | 5,987 |
| 2021 | 36.5% | 17,475 | 6,386 |
| 2022 | 33.5% | 18,087 | 6,059 |
| 2023 | 32.7% | 17,548 | 5,741 |
Applications went from 14,046 in fall 2013 to 17,548 in fall 2023. Admit rate = admitted ÷ applicants. Source: IPEDS fall admissions.1
What families actually pay
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| Family income | Net price / year, 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,292 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,385 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,345 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,265 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,032 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $26,456 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $52,725 |
| Cost of attendance (2024-25) | $45,606 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid (2024-25) | $18,880 |
Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants, for first-time full-time students with federal aid paying the in-state rate, 2024-25. Tuition is 2025-26. Source: College Scorecard.2
SAT and ACT
Middle 50% (25th to 75th percentile) of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores: 45% submitted the SAT, 17% the ACT. Source: IPEDS fall 2023.1
Similar public colleges
| College | Admit rate | Tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|
| UVA VA | 16.9% | $22,431 in-state |
| Virginia Tech VA | 57.0% | $16,450 in-state |
| JMU VA | 76.2% | $14,620 in-state |
Same state and type first, then the nearest admit rate. Fall 2023 and 2025-26 figures.
What the numbers say
The fall 2023 class at William & Mary drew 17,548 applications, and 5,741 of those applicants received an offer, so the admit rate was 32.7%.1 Its rate has barely changed since fall 2013, when it was 33.2%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points.1 In between it reached 42.2% in 2020, and it declined in 5 of the 10 yearly changes.1 Applications grew 25% over the span and admitted students grew 23%, so both moved together.1
Applicants may choose to skip test scores here.1
Virginia residents pay $26,456 in tuition and fees for 2025-26, while out-of-state students pay $52,725.2 The resident price is above the $15,304 median of the 15 public bachelor's colleges in Virginia.2 Grants cut costs sharply for lower incomes: the net price in 2024-25 was $3,292 for $0 to $30,000, $6,345 for $48,001 to $75,000 and $37,032 for over $110,000.2
Among 2019 entrants, 88% graduated within 6 years, compared with 58% as the state median.2 Retention was 95%, and only 15% of undergraduates received Pell grants.2 Median earnings were $83,488 10 years after entry, above the $57,425 state median.2 Borrowers graduated with a median debt of $17,417.2
Every number on this page, with its source field
| Figure | Value | File, field, year |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 17,548 | IPEDS ADM2023, APPLCN, fall 20231 |
| Admitted | 5,741 | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMSSN, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled first-years | 1,619 | IPEDS ADM2023, ENRLT, fall 20231 |
| Undergraduates | 6,963 | IPEDS DRVEF2023, EFUG, fall 20234 |
| Admission policy | Selective (not open admission) | IPEDS IC2023, OPENADMP, 2023-243 |
| Test policy | Test-optional | IPEDS ADM2023, ADMCON7, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 25th percentile | 695 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR25, fall 20231 |
| SAT reading/writing, 75th percentile | 750 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATVR75, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 25th percentile | 670 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT25, fall 20231 |
| SAT math, 75th percentile | 760 | IPEDS ADM2023, SATMT75, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 25th percentile | 32 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM25, fall 20231 |
| ACT composite, 75th percentile | 34 | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTCM75, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting SAT | 45% | IPEDS ADM2023, SATPCT, fall 20231 |
| Enrolled students submitting ACT | 17% | IPEDS ADM2023, ACTPCT, fall 20231 |
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $26,456 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_IN, 2025-262 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $52,725 | College Scorecard, TUITIONFEE_OUT, 2025-262 |
| Cost of attendance | $45,606 | College Scorecard, COSTT4_A, 2024-252 |
| Average net price, students with federal aid | $18,880 | College Scorecard, NPT4_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $0 to $30,000 | $3,292 | College Scorecard, NPT41_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,385 | College Scorecard, NPT42_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,345 | College Scorecard, NPT43_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,265 | College Scorecard, NPT44_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Net price, income over $110,000 | $37,032 | College Scorecard, NPT45_PUB, 2024-252 |
| Graduation rate within 6 years | 88% | College Scorecard, C150_4, 2019 entrants2 |
| First-year retention | 95% | College Scorecard, RET_FT4, fall 2023 entrants2 |
| Undergraduates with a Pell grant | 15% | College Scorecard, PCTPELL, 2024-252 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $83,488 | College Scorecard, MD_EARN_WNE_P10, 2022-232 |
| Median federal debt of graduates | $17,417 | College Scorecard, GRAD_DEBT_MDN, FY2024-252 |
| Median in-state tuition and fees, public colleges, Virginia (N = 15) | $15,304 | College Scorecard, median TUITIONFEE_IN, public bachelor's institutions, 2025-262 |
| Median graduation rate within 6 years, Virginia (N = 49) | 58% | College Scorecard, median C150_4, bachelor's institutions, 2019 entrants2 |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry, Virginia (N = 51) | $57,425 | College Scorecard, median MD_EARN_WNE_P10, bachelor's institutions, 2022-232 |
Sources
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS admissions files, fall 2013 to fall 2023 (IC2013, ADM2014, ADM2015, ADM2016, ADM2017, ADM2018, ADM2019, ADM2020, ADM2021, ADM2022, ADM2023). Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data (Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution (release of 15 Oct 2026)). Data years: 2019 entrants, 2022-23, 2024-25, 2025-26, FY2024-25, fall 2023 entrants. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2023-24 (IC2023.zip). Data years: 2023-24. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): IPEDS Fall Enrollment, derived variables, fall 2023 (DRVEF2023.zip). Data years: 2023. Checked 26 Oct 2026.
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