William & Mary SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At William & Mary, the score range gives you a clearer target than the admit rate alone: 43% of enrolled students submitted SAT scores, and the middle range is 1400-1530. Aim for the upper half, roughly 1460+ SAT or 33+ ACT, to pair well with the 4.36 average GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
William & Mary facts and stats
William & Mary enrolls 7,063 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. William & Mary has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 89%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. William & Mary is test-required for admissions.
Williamsburg, VA
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Key William & Mary application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 5
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if you want a higher score or a stronger superscore. Because William & Mary is test-required and the Early Decision deadline is November 1, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last test date likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
At William & Mary, in-state tuition is $18,709 and out-of-state tuition is $43,442. About 33% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $4,097. Submit the FAFSA by the March 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
At William & Mary, out-of-state tuition is $43,442, compared with $18,709 in-state, and room and board adds $16,182 before other expenses. About 33% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $29,030. Merit awards are more modest on average, at $4,097. Students graduate with an average debt of $31,766.
Student life at William & Mary
58% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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