Williams College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,045
Student to faculty ratio	6 to 1
Acceptance rate	9%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	94%

Located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Williams College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate at Williams College is 9%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Williams College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Williams College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Williams College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,660

Cost of attendance at Williams College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,660

Cost of attendance at Williams College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Williams College received on average $52,053 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$52,053

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	97	20%	$5,017	$486,666
Other Federal Grant	97	20%	$6,254	$606,666
State Grant/Scholarships	10	2%	$3,013	$30,128
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	250	52%	$49,506	$12,376,557
Total Grant & Scholarships	250	52%	$52,053	$13,013,351

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Williams College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Williams College students is 93.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 95.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 92.2%.

93.8%

asian 94.7% 72 students
African American 90.4% 47 students
white 96.5% 274 students
hispanic 86.8% 59 students
International Students 90.9% 40 students
Mixed Race 92.3% 24 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Williams College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Williams College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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