Williams College: Statistics
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| 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 1 | In Williamstown |
| # 92 of 14,131 | For Art History |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
8%
Average SAT
1,530
Average ACT
35
Avg. cost to attend
$15,894 /y
Aid receiving
64%
Undergraduates
2,115
Graduates
49
Male:Female Ratio
47:53
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Williams College has an acceptance rate of 8% and is among the top 1% 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% | 8% |
| Applicants | 15,411 | 7,280 | 7,256 |
| Admissions | 1,272 | 582 | 638 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 547 | 261 | 278 |
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
| â– White | 46% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 10% |
| â– Asian | 12% |
| â– Hispanic | 14% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 7% |
| â– Unknown | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Williams College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
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 |
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
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
6,133
/ 179,797
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
3,733
/ 118,665
|
| Biology |
3,668
/ 146,640
|
| Political Science |
3,407
/ 89,635
|
| Computer Science |
3,369
/ 133,016
|
| Physics |
3,261
/ 126,973
|
| Philosophy |
3,152
/ 83,348
|
| Law |
3,130
/ 88,367
|
| Engineering |
2,884
/ 98,425
|
| Sociology |
2,592
/ 75,785
|
| History |
2,568
/ 66,105
|
| Medicine |
2,453
/ 93,663
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,339
/ 69,859
|
| Chemistry |
2,334
/ 82,983
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,063
/ 94,279
|
| Psychology |
2,027
/ 85,022
|
| Mathematics |
1,845
/ 94,147
|
| Economics |
1,803
/ 84,031
|
| Geology |
1,782
/ 64,073
|
| Business |
1,682
/ 61,015
|
| Ecology |
1,638
/ 71,611
|
| Archaeology |
1,626
/ 47,251
|
| Art & Design |
1,593
/ 40,128
|
| Linguistics |
1,453
/ 47,145
|
| Paleontology |
1,247
/ 48,263
|
| Genetics |
1,207
/ 51,201
|
| Statistics |
1,169
/ 58,620
|
| Biochemistry |
1,090
/ 43,289
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,013
/ 37,529
|
| Social Psychology |
895
/ 50,318
|
| Materials Science |
878
/ 23,952
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
858
/ 19,465
|
| Organic chemistry |
847
/ 21,582
|
| Finance |
783
/ 34,751
|
| Neuroscience |
729
/ 38,410
|
| Demography |
723
/ 33,226
|
| Development Studies |
719
/ 27,627
|
| Psychiatry |
680
/ 36,908
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
664
/ 11,471
|
| Optics |
647
/ 20,841
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Florence Bascom
1862-1945 (aged 83)
educator
university teacher
editor
geologist
author
Florence Bascom was a pioneer American woman geologist and educator. Bascom became an anomaly in the 19th century when she earned two bachelor's degrees and a masters degree. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1882, and a Bachelor of Science in 1884 both at the University of Wisconsin. Shortly after, in 1887, Bascom earned her master's degree in geology at...
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2. Francis Bowes Sayre, Jr
1915-2008 (aged 93)
Anglican priest
Francis Bowes Sayre Jr. was Dean of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for 27 years. He was the eldest grandchild of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States.
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3. Jon S. Tigar
1962-. (aged 64)
lawyer
judge
Jon S. Tigar is an American lawyer serving as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He was previously a California state court judge on the Alameda County Superior Court from 2002 to 2013.
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4. Alice Albright
1961-. (aged 65)
financial analyst
banker
Alice Patterson Albright is an American government official who served as the CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation from 2022 to 2025.
All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
William CollegeWilliams CollegeWilliamsWiliams CollegeWiliamsWilliam
Founded
1793
Motto
E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeriThrough the Generosity of E. Williams, Esquire
Colors
purple
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January; February-May)
Total staff
1,182
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
880 Main St Williamstown, Massachusetts, 01267 United States
City Population
8,000
Phone
4135973131
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