Williams College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #876 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #270 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #240 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #72 of 1,941 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 103 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Undergraduates
- 2,169
- Graduates
- 53
- 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% | 9% | 8% |
| Applicants | 15,321 | 6,870 | 7,974 |
| Admissions | 1,302 | 607 | 653 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 577 | 264 | 294 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
235 or 41%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1480
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Williams College are 1480-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 21%
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
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1056 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 293 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 277 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 221 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 166 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 112 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 96 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Williams College is $20,965 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 | $12,166 |
| $110K+ | $43,981 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,450 | $61,775 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,450 | $61,775 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,450 | $61,775 |
| Fee in-district | $320 | |
| Fee in-state | $320 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,173 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,530 |
| Room charge | $7,900 |
| Meal charge | $7,630 |
Williams College majors
Williams College has granted 513 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 37 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 | 90 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | |
| Computer Science | 42 | |
| History, General | 38 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 36 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | |
| Chemistry, General | 32 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 27 | |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 10 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 9 | |
| Comparative Literature | 9 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 9 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Astrophysics | 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Statistics, General | 2 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 513 | 37 |
Williams College has a graduation rate of 95%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Williams College has published 8,300 scientific papers with 217,576 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Philosophy, Law, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 105 | 696 |
| 1992 | 82 | 640 |
| 1993 | 91 | 620 |
| 1994 | 76 | 818 |
| 1995 | 102 | 806 |
| 1996 | 105 | 1049 |
| 1997 | 89 | 1155 |
| 1998 | 107 | 1347 |
| 1999 | 126 | 1613 |
| 2000 | 165 | 2103 |
| 2001 | 125 | 2678 |
| 2002 | 135 | 3067 |
| 2003 | 148 | 3259 |
| 2004 | 192 | 3847 |
| 2005 | 192 | 4831 |
| 2006 | 188 | 5585 |
| 2007 | 221 | 5813 |
| 2008 | 212 | 6645 |
| 2009 | 217 | 7384 |
| 2010 | 230 | 8250 |
| 2011 | 258 | 9096 |
| 2012 | 214 | 9504 |
| 2013 | 223 | 9736 |
| 2014 | 207 | 10303 |
| 2015 | 266 | 10281 |
| 2016 | 262 | 10312 |
| 2017 | 256 | 9838 |
| 2018 | 275 | 10750 |
| 2019 | 312 | 11297 |
| 2020 | 383 | 12955 |
| 2021 | 352 | 14320 |
| 2022 | 300 | 13447 |
| 2023 | 298 | 13730 |
Williams College alumni
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James A. Garfield
- Occupations
- writerlawyerpoliticianmilitary officerstatesperson
- Biography
-
James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 1881 until his death the following September after being shot by an assassin in July. A 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
- composerlibrettistsongwriterlyricistmusician
- 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 collaborations with 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 were tinged with complexity, sophistication, and ambivalence about various aspects of life.
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Reza Pahlavi
- Occupations
- amateur photographerhuman rights activistpoliticianaircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran is the oldest son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and his wife Farah Diba. Before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, he was the crown prince and the last heir apparent to the throne of the Imperial State of Iran. Today, Pahlavi resides in Great Falls, Virginia.
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David Strathairn
- Occupations
- television actorstage actorfilm actoractorfilm producer
- 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 | 1,156 |
| 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 |