Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website

Admission rate: 8.3%; Extremely selective
Average net price: $15,157; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 95%
Median earnings: $95,954; 10 years after enrolling

Williams College is a private nonprofit college in Williamstown, MA with 2,076 undergraduates. It admits 8.3% of applicants, and admitted students average 1533 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,157 per year ($2,291 for families earning under $30,000). 95% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $95,954 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 8.3%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 11,465; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,145; Fall 2023
Yield: 47%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing740–780

200800

SAT Math750–790

200800

ACT Composite34–35

136

What Williams College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $89,520; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $72,510

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$2,291
$30–48k$3,680
$48–75k$722
$75–110k$5,280
$110k+$43,912

Get a personal estimate with Williams College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 95%
Freshman retention: 97%
Median earnings: $95,954; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $8,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,076
Student–faculty ratio: 6:1
Receive Pell grants: 16%

White47%
Hispanic14%
Black6%
Asian13%

Williams College FAQ

What is Williams College's acceptance rate?+

Williams College admits 8.3% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

What SAT score do you need for Williams College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–780 on SAT Reading and Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1533.

What ACT score do you need for Williams College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–35.

Is Williams College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Williams College?+

In Fall 2023, 11,465 students applied to Williams College and 1,145 were admitted; 541 enrolled.

Does Williams College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Williams College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Williams College require an essay?+

Williams College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Williams College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $89,520 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,157.

What is Williams College's graduation rate?+

95% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 168342 · How we use this data