Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Williams College reported a 8.5% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Williams College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Williamstown, MA, with an SAT reference of 1540 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $17,716 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

8.5%

15,321 applicants

SAT reference

1540

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,716

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Williams College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)145015401570
ACT (composite, 1–36)333435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

95.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

96.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$88,665

Student Body

2,076

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Williams College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000N/A
$30,001 – $48,000N/A
$48,001 – $75,000N/A
$75,001 – $110,000$3,030
$110,000+$49,594

Top Majors at Williams College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences109
Computer & Information Sciences56
Biological & Biomedical Sciences50
Physical Sciences40
Mathematics & Statistics39
English Language & Literature37
Visual & Performing Arts32
Foreign Languages & Linguistics29
History26
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies25

Financial Aid at Williams College

About Williams College

Official website: https://www.williams.edu/

Admissions: https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Williams College

What is the acceptance rate at Williams College?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Williams College is 8%. the reported applicant count is about 15,321. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Williams College?

The historical 8% acceptance rate suggests Williams College was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Williams College?

The imported historical records for Williams College include an SAT reference value of 1540 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Williams College?

The stored historical average net price at Williams College is $17,716 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 53%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $62,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Williams College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Williams College is 95%. its stored first-year retention rate is 97%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $88,665. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Williams College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Williams College?

Williams College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 8, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA January 15. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Williams College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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