William & Mary: what international applicants need

What are William & Mary's application deadlines for 2026–27?

William & Mary has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 5, 2027, and Regular Decision on January 5, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?

34.1% for students who started in fall 2024: William & Mary admitted 6,064 of its 17,798 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does William & Mary require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. William & Mary is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 5, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 690–770 in Math and 710–760 in Reading and Writing (43% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 32–34.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is William & Mary's application fee for international students?

William & Mary's application fee is $75 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does William & Mary accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. William & Mary accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does William & Mary accept?

William & Mary lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does William & Mary accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests William & Mary accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does William & Mary require?

William & Mary requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does William & Mary require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. William & Mary requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does William & Mary have?

237 of William & Mary's 7,063 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does William & Mary cost for international students?

William & Mary is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $51,038 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $25,914). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,182. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $70,730 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source