Williams College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #845 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #263 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #233 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #92 of 2,195 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 107 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Undergraduates
- 2,115
- Graduates
- 49
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.williams.edu
Williams College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Williams College has an acceptance rate of 8% and is among the top 2% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| Applicants | 15,411 | 7,280 | 7,256 |
| Admissions | 1,272 | 582 | 638 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 547 | 261 | 278 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
190 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1490
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Williams College are 1490-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 34
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Williams College are 34-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 993 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 299 (14%) |
| Asian | 263 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 224 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 162 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 128 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 93 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Williams College is $15,894 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $4,561 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $1,191 |
| $48-75K | $3,998 |
| $75-110K | $3,030 |
| $110K+ | $49,594 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $68,240 | $66,620 |
| Tuition in-state | $68,240 | $66,620 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $68,240 | $66,620 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | $2,000 |
| Fee in-state | $320 | $2,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 | $2,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,160 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,260 |
| Room charge | $8,750 |
| Meal charge | $8,510 |
Williams College majors
Williams College has granted 493 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 44 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Williams College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 76 | |
| Computer Science | 56 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 37 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 30 | |
| Mathematics, General | 29 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 28 | |
| History, General | 26 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 23 | |
| Chemistry, General | 21 | |
| Environmental Studies | 16 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 12 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 11 | |
| Statistics, General | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 7 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | |
| Comparative Literature | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |
| Astrophysics | 5 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 4 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 493 | 44 |
Williams College has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 91% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Williams College has published 10,124 scientific papers with 336,599 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Physics, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 102 | 1117 |
| 1994 | 88 | 1498 |
| 1995 | 127 | 1377 |
| 1996 | 112 | 1706 |
| 1997 | 101 | 1825 |
| 1998 | 119 | 2105 |
| 1999 | 144 | 2467 |
| 2000 | 187 | 3199 |
| 2001 | 154 | 3762 |
| 2002 | 159 | 4528 |
| 2003 | 177 | 4805 |
| 2004 | 223 | 5706 |
| 2005 | 225 | 7048 |
| 2006 | 229 | 7975 |
| 2007 | 249 | 8264 |
| 2008 | 229 | 9441 |
| 2009 | 258 | 10368 |
| 2010 | 270 | 11315 |
| 2011 | 314 | 12533 |
| 2012 | 243 | 13018 |
| 2013 | 270 | 13498 |
| 2014 | 240 | 14171 |
| 2015 | 339 | 14174 |
| 2016 | 272 | 13986 |
| 2017 | 284 | 13878 |
| 2018 | 339 | 14842 |
| 2019 | 441 | 16034 |
| 2020 | 462 | 18160 |
| 2021 | 381 | 19672 |
| 2022 | 357 | 17501 |
| 2023 | 359 | 19301 |
| 2024 | 237 | 17472 |
| 2025 | 198 | 14670 |
Williams College alumni
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James A. Garfield
- Occupations
- military personnelpoliticianlawyerwriterstatesperson
- Biography
-
James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death in September that year after being shot in July. A preacher, lawyer, and Civil War general, Garfield served nine terms in the United States House of Representatives and is the only sitting member of the House to be elected president. Before he ran for president, the Ohio General Assembly had elected him to the U.S. Senate, a position he declined upon becoming president-elect.
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Stephen Sondheim
- Enrolled in Williams College
- Studied in 1950
- Occupations
- librettistcomposerpoetdramaturgescreenwriter
- Biography
-
Stephen Joshua Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century musical theater, he is credited with reinventing the American musical. He received numerous accolades, including eight Tony Awards, an Academy Award, eight Grammy Awards, five Olivier Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1982 and awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 1993 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
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David Strathairn
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
David Russell Strathairn is an American actor. Known for his leading roles on stage and screen, he has often portrayed historical figures including Edward R. Murrow, J. Robert Oppenheimer, William H. Seward, and John Dos Passos. He has received accolades including an Independent Spirit Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Volpi Cup, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Elia Kazan
- Occupations
- film directoractorwriterfilm screenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Elias Kazantzoglou, known as Elia Kazan, was a Greek-American film and theatre director, producer, screenwriter and actor, described by The New York Times as "one of the most honored and influential directors in Broadway and Hollywood history".
General info
| Alternative names | William College Williams College Williams Wiliams College Wiliams William |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1793 |
| Motto | E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri Through the Generosity of E. Williams, Esquire |
| Colors | purple |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,182 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 880 Main St Williamstown, Massachusetts, 01267 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 4135973131 |