Williams College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #826 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #259 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #231 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #288 of 1,041 | For Anthropology |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Undergraduates
- 1,962
- Graduates
- 25
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.williams.edu
Williams College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Applicants | 8,744 | 4,152 | 4,592 |
| Admissions | 1,322 | 641 | 681 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 482 | 248 | 234 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 913 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 278 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 259 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 109 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $1,451 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,480 |
| $48-75K | $5,576 |
| $75-110K | $14,702 |
| $110K+ | $43,967 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $50,450 | $59,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $50,450 | $59,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $50,450 | $59,350 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,054 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,750 |
| Room charge | $6,481 |
| Meal charge | $6,269 |
Williams College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 89 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | |
| Computer Science | 56 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 | |
| Chemistry, General | 37 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | |
| Psychology, General | 32 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 31 | |
| History, General | 28 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 27 | |
| Mathematics, General | 22 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 15 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 8 | |
| Comparative Literature | 7 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | |
| Women's Studies | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 | |
| Statistics, General | 4 | |
| Astrophysics | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Astronomy | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 541 | 42 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 96% | 97% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 84 | 1194 |
| 1992 | 57 | 1014 |
| 1993 | 71 | 1029 |
| 1994 | 58 | 1517 |
| 1995 | 89 | 1349 |
| 1996 | 89 | 1662 |
| 1997 | 83 | 1839 |
| 1998 | 93 | 2059 |
| 1999 | 108 | 2414 |
| 2000 | 122 | 2987 |
| 2001 | 108 | 3490 |
| 2002 | 107 | 4657 |
| 2003 | 120 | 4954 |
| 2004 | 165 | 5763 |
| 2005 | 151 | 6747 |
| 2006 | 166 | 8027 |
| 2007 | 181 | 8671 |
| 2008 | 189 | 10127 |
| 2009 | 193 | 11089 |
| 2010 | 190 | 12299 |
| 2011 | 227 | 13477 |
| 2012 | 210 | 14598 |
| 2013 | 197 | 14879 |
| 2014 | 188 | 15999 |
| 2015 | 247 | 16036 |
| 2016 | 224 | 15060 |
| 2017 | 227 | 14483 |
| 2018 | 237 | 14027 |
| 2019 | 269 | 14788 |
| 2020 | 296 | 17820 |
| 2021 | 243 | 18618 |
Williams College alumni
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James A. Garfield
- Occupations
- statespersonwriterlawyerpoliticianmilitary officer
- Biography
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James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States, serving only from March 4, 1881 until his death six months later. A lawyer and Civil War general, he served nine terms in the House of Representatives, the only sitting member of the House to be elected president. Before his candidacy for the White House, he had been elected to the Senate by the Ohio General Assembly, a position he declined when he became president-elect.
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Stephen Sondheim
- Enrolled in Williams College
- Studied in 1950
- Occupations
- musicianscreenwriterlyricistlibrettistdramaturge
- Biography
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Stephen Joshua Sondheim was an American composer, songwriter and lyricist. One of the most important figures in twentieth-century musical theater, Sondheim was credited for having "reinvented the American musical" with shows that tackled "unexpected themes that range far beyond the [genre's] traditional subjects" with "music and lyrics of unprecedented complexity and sophistication". His shows addressed "darker, more harrowing elements of the human experience", with songs often tinged with "ambivalence" about various aspects of life.
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Wang Leehom
- Occupations
- recording artistsingeractorsongwriterfilm director
- Biography
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Wang Leehom, sometimes credited as Leehom Wang, is an American singer-songwriter, actor, producer, and film director. Formally trained at Eastman School of Music, Williams College and Berklee College of Music, his music is known for fusing hip-hop and R&B, with traditional Chinese music (Beijing opera, Kunqu, Chinese orchestra, and tribal music from Tibet, Yunan, and Mongolia). Since his 1995 debut, Wang has released 25 albums, that have sold over 60 million copies. He is a four-time winner and 19-time nominee of the Golden Melody Awards, the "Grammys" of Chinese music. His sold-out concert at the 90,000 seat Beijing Bird's Nest on April 14, 2012 was the first solo pop concert to be held at the iconic venue. With over 72 million followers on social media, Wang is one of the most followed celebrities in China (peaked as #1 most followed person in China's social media in 2014). In 2018, CNN dubbed him "King of Chinese Pop" and the LA Times called him "the biggest American star America has never heard of." Wang was listed as one of Goldsea's "The 100 Most Inspiring Asian Americans of All Time".
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David Strathairn
- Occupations
- actorfilm producertelevision actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
David Russell Strathairn is an American actor. He is the recipient of several 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, a Critics' Choice Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four SAG 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 | 1,153 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (413) 597 4065 |