Richard Bland College of William & Mary

It is not difficult to get into Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary. Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary admitted 89% of all applicants in 2018. Out of 897 applications received in 2023, 797 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/30 and the application fee costs $35.

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary's admissions stats.

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	6%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	100%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 30	–

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Considering Applying Early to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary?

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Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Admissions

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How To Get Into Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary

Getting into Bland is not difficult. Bland evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Bland accepted 89% of all applicants, around 797 of the 897 students who applied.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Bland, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary

What does Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Academic GPA	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary for more information on admission factors.

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Application Requirements

To apply to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	1	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary?

Students admitted to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary have an average unweighted GPA of 2.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 82% submitted a class rank. At Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 20% were in the top 25% and 48% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2018, 100% of Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

More Information on Transferring to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary Admissions FAQs

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Do I have to submit test scores to Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary?

✅ Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary is not test optional.

What is Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary is 89%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary?

❌ Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary does not offer early decision.

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