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2026-27 cycleWilliamsburg, VA
College of William and Mary
Chartered in 1693, William & Mary is a public research university located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Renowned as a premier Public Ivy, it offers top-tier undergraduate programs in government, history, business administration, international relations, and psychology.
Acceptance rate
35%
Undergrad enrollment
6,800
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$75
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Transfer | October 1, 2026 |
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision I CSS Profile Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 5, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 5, 2027 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision II Financial Aid Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidRegular Decision Financial Aid Deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidFall Transfer Financial Aid Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalCommunity300 words
Are there any particular communities that are important to you, and how do you see yourself being a part of our community?
OptionalMajor choice300 words
Share more about a personal academic interest or career goal.
OptionalCommunity300 words
How has your family, culture and/or background shaped your lived experience?
OptionalPersonal300 words
Tell us about a challenge or adversity you've experienced and how that has impacted you as an individual.
Data gathered August 2026.