Admission Statistics

You are not a number when you apply to or attend William & Mary. You are a three dimensional person who has initiative, spirit and ideas. But, in admission we often get asked about numbers, so here they are.

The Class of 2023
Total Applicants 14,681
Early Decision Applicants 1,160
Overall Admission Rate 38%
In-State Admission Rate 47%
Out-of-State Admission Rate 31%
Total Number of Enrolling Students 1,545*
Total Number of Enrolling Students who Applied Early Decision 528
*Note: 21 students in the incoming class are part of the St Andrews William & Mary Joint Degree Programme
 
Fall Transfers (Fall 2019)
Total Applicants 804
Overall Admission Rate 51%
Total Number of Enrolling Students 173
 
Spring Transfers (Spring 2019)
Total Applicants 215
Overall Admission Rate 44%
Total Number of Enrolling Students 48