Williams College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #853 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #260 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #231 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #90 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Undergraduates
- 2,112
- Graduates
- 56
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 10% 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 | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Applicants | 11,465 | 5,195 | 5,828 |
| Admissions | 1,145 | 519 | 587 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 541 | 253 | 277 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
229 or 42%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1470
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Williams College are 1470-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
97 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Williams College are 33-35 (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 | 1016 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 293 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 291 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 208 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 169 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 108 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 82 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Williams College is $16,988 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 | $8,825 |
| $110K+ | $48,374 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,540 | $64,540 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,540 | $64,540 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,540 | $64,540 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | |
| Fee in-state | $320 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,078 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,300 |
| Room charge | $8,300 |
| Meal charge | $8,000 |
Williams College majors
Williams College has granted 572 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 38 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 | 117 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 59 | |
| Computer Science | 52 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 39 | |
| History, General | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 31 | |
| Chemistry, General | 28 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 26 | |
| Mathematics, General | 22 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 15 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 15 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 | |
| Comparative Literature | 11 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Statistics, General | 7 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Astrophysics | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 572 | 38 |
Williams College has a graduation rate of 97%, which is among the 2% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 97% | 95% | 98% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Williams College has published 9,934 scientific papers with 325,357 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 90 | 1156 |
| 1993 | 102 | 1117 |
| 1994 | 88 | 1499 |
| 1995 | 127 | 1379 |
| 1996 | 113 | 1706 |
| 1997 | 101 | 1831 |
| 1998 | 119 | 2114 |
| 1999 | 144 | 2470 |
| 2000 | 187 | 3208 |
| 2001 | 154 | 3773 |
| 2002 | 159 | 4546 |
| 2003 | 177 | 4823 |
| 2004 | 223 | 5726 |
| 2005 | 225 | 7049 |
| 2006 | 229 | 7993 |
| 2007 | 249 | 8285 |
| 2008 | 229 | 9444 |
| 2009 | 258 | 10391 |
| 2010 | 270 | 11321 |
| 2011 | 314 | 12557 |
| 2012 | 242 | 13041 |
| 2013 | 270 | 13502 |
| 2014 | 237 | 14171 |
| 2015 | 337 | 14170 |
| 2016 | 271 | 13992 |
| 2017 | 284 | 13879 |
| 2018 | 339 | 14859 |
| 2019 | 441 | 16037 |
| 2020 | 462 | 18174 |
| 2021 | 381 | 19683 |
| 2022 | 356 | 17479 |
| 2023 | 359 | 19286 |
| 2024 | 230 | 17294 |
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 assassination in July led to his death in September that year. 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 his candidacy for the presidency, he had been elected to the U.S. Senate by the Ohio General Assembly—a position he declined when he became president-elect.
-
Stephen Sondheim
- Enrolled in Williams College
- Studied in 1950
- Occupations
- screenwritermusicianlyricistsongwriterlibrettist
- 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. With his frequent collaborators Harold Prince and James Lapine, Sondheim's Broadway musicals tackled unexpected themes that ranged beyond the genre's traditional subjects, while addressing darker elements of the human experience. His music and lyrics are tinged with complexity, sophistication, and ambivalence about various aspects of life.
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Reza Pahlavi
- Occupations
- photographermusicianartistwriterhuman rights activist
- Biography
-
Reza Pahlavi is the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran, and his wife Farah Diba. He was officially named Crown Prince of Iran in 1967 at the time of his father's coronation.
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David Strathairn
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
David Russell Strathairn is an American actor. Known for his leading roles on stage and screen, he has often portrayed historical figures such as Edward R. Murrow, J. Robert Oppenheimer, William H. Seward, and John Dos Passos. He has received various 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.
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 | 1,185 |
| 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 |