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Facts & Figures
Facts & Figures
The admission office uses a comprehensive approach when evaluating applications. Although you are more than just a number at W&M, we recognize that sometimes numbers can be helpful and can answer questions like the following.
For more general information about the university, see W&M at a Glance.
Who is the Class of 2029?
Meet our newest class and learn more about their impressive accomplishments.
How many students are accepted?
All data is for W&M's admitted Class of 2029.
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16,897Total Applications
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1,478Early Decision Applicants
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1,642Enrolling Students
Including 42 enrolled in the St Andrews Joint Degree Program
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37 %Overall Acceptance Rate
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37 %In-State Acceptance Rate
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37 %Out-of-State Acceptance Rate
How did students perform academically in high school?
All data is for W&M's enrolled Class of 2029.
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79 %of students ranked in top 10% of their high school class
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4.16-4.51Middle 50% GPA
of students with 4.0 weighted GPA scale
What are the average test scores?
W&M is completely test-optional. Students can decide whether or not to include SAT/ACT scores as part of their application review. In the Class of 2029, 40% applied test-optional. Learn more about W&M's approach to Standardized Testing, including the SAT/ACT, English language proficiency exams, placement exams and testing for transfer applicants.
All data is for W&M's enrolled Class of 2029.
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1390–1520Middle 50% range for SAT
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710-760Middle 50% range for SAT Reading and Writing section
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680-760Middle 50% range for SAT Math section
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32-34Middle 50% range for ACT
How many students transfer to W&M?
Fall 2025
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963Applications
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46 %Acceptance Rate
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206Enrolled
Transfer Acceptance Rates
Spring 2025
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291Applications
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63 %Acceptance Rate
including Guaranteed Admission (with Spring Pathways)
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123Enrolled
William & Mary At a Glance
William & Mary brings together the global opportunities of a teaching, learning and research university with the personalized education of a liberal arts and sciences institution. Learn more about our top-rated academic experience that is consistently recognized as one of the best values in the nation.