William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 34.1% |
| Applicants | 17,798 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1400–1530 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 32–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $22,529 |
| Grad rate | 91% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $73,490 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-05 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 2 of 6 — max 300 words each.
- Are there any particular communities that are important to you, and how do you see yourself being a part of our community?
- Share more about a personal academic interest or career goal.
- How has your family, culture and/or background shaped your lived experience?
- What led to your interest in William & Mary?
- Tell us about a challenge or adversity you’ve experienced and how that has impacted you as an individual.
- If we visited your town, what would you want to show us?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).