Historical Acceptance Rates

The acceptance rate for the College of William and Mary has shown a declining trend in recent years. In 2024, the overall acceptance rate was 32.72% with 17,548 applicants and 5,741 admitted, a slight decrease from 33.5% in 2023 despite a larger applicant pool of 18,087. This marks a significant drop from a high of 42.16% in 2021 when there were 14,201 applicants. The acceptance rates have generally fluctuated from 33.02% in 2015 to a peak of 42.16% in 2021, reflecting increased competition for admission.