Williamstown,
MA
About Williams
Williams College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Williamstown, Massachusetts. Williams was founded in 1793. The college enrolls around 2,216 students a year, including 2,166 undergrad students.
Williams Acceptance Rate 2022
It is extremely difficult to get into Williams. In 2022, Williams accepted 9% of applicants. In 2022, 1,099 out of 12,452 total applicants were accepted.
| Williams College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 9% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Williams College is locatedin Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the city of Albany NY.
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College Info
Williams Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 10
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Williams is Jan 10.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Williams is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Williams College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Williams ACT Scores
ACT Range
33 - 35
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
35 and Above
33 to 35
33 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Williams is 34. Students with an ACT score of 35 and above have a good chance of getting into Williams. Students with an ACT score that falls between 33 and 35 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 33 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Williams SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1470 - 1550
Math SAT Range
740 - 790
Reading SAT Range
720 - 770
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1550 and Above
1470 to 1550
1470 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Williams students is 1500. Applicants with SAT scores of 1550 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Williams, while applicants with SAT scores between 1470 to 1550 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1470 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Williams.
Williams Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$78,300
In State$78,300
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Williams is like? There are approximately 2,216 students enrolled at Williams, including 2,166 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 16% percent are from MA and 84% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time16%
In State84%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,216
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
9%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$61,770
Out-of-State
$61,770
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 10
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