William & Mary

Getting in is the hard part. William & Mary admitted 34.1% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1400–1530 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what William & Mary actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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To be a W&M student is to think critically and express yourself creatively, to question and to innovate.

Students choose from over 115 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs, including the option to design their own major.

• 115+ Majors, Minors & Pre-Professional ProgramsBusiness Analytics, Integrative Conservation, STEM, Design Your Own Major
• R1 Research Institution85% of undergraduates involved in faculty-mentored research
• Award-Winning Faculty Mentors99% of classes taught by faculty, personalized attention

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• Testingoptional (2027 cycle)

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The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

• Apologize.

  Up to 300 words

• Graduating 1693 Scholars often leave things like books, trinkets, and art at the Murray House (our on-campus home base). What is something you'd leave behind at the Murray House?

  Up to 180 words

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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The sticker price is about $43,035, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $19,096.

William & Mary offers a comprehensive financial aid program, distributing $60 million in grants and scholarships annually to make its top-ranked education affordable.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $73,490.

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“From porch office hours and Chick-Fil-A runs to late nights in Swem and CW walks, students find community in every involvement.”

Alma Mater Productions hosts events like the spring concert, movie nights on the Sunken Garden, and the Bridgerton Ball.

Is William & Mary test-optional?

For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at William & Mary is optional.

How hard is it to get into William & Mary?

Very hard. William & Mary admits 34.1% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1400 to 1530 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does William & Mary cost?

The list price is about $43,035, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $19,096.

Is William & Mary worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $73,490 ten years after enrolling, and 90% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.