WILLIAMS COLLEGE (Williams)
- 880 Main St
- Williamstown, MA 01267
- OPEID College Code: 00222900
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- General Phone: (413) 597-3131
- Interim President: William G. Wagner
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,141
- College Alias: Williams, William College
- College Mascot: Ephs
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Williams College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.williams.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Williams College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admission.williams.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,731 | 3,286 | 6,017 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 578 (21%) | 651 (20%) | 1,229 (20%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 254 (44%) | 296 (45%) | 550 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 516 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 160 | 29% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 660 | 770 |
| SAT ® Math | 650 | 768 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 34 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Williams Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 14% | 4% | 50% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,460 | $5,310 | $2,187 | $35,645 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 216 | 190 | 203 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $39,490 | $37,640 | $35,670 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $39,490 | $37,640 | $35,670 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $39,490 | $37,640 | $35,670 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,390 | $9,890 | $9,470 |
| Other Expenses | $1,757 | $1,757 | $1,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,437 | $50,087 | $47,640 |
| In-State | $52,437 | $50,087 | $47,640 |
| Out of State | $52,437 | $50,087 | $47,640 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
| In-State | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
| Out of State | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
| In-State | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
| Out of State | $40,290 | $38,440 | $36,470 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,141 Undergraduate: 2,085 Graduate: 56
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,023 Female: 1,118
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,002 Female: 1,083
- Graduate Gender Male: 21 Female: 35
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,108 Part-Time: 33
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,052 Part-Time: 33
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 56 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 181 | 8% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.4% |
| Black | 205 | 10% |
| Asian | 235 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 9% |
| White | 1,312 | 61% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 54 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 962 | 45% |
| Ages 20-21 | 926 | 43% |
| Ages 22-24 | 152 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 29 | 1% |
| Ages 30-34 | 13 | 0.6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,128 | 913 | 215 |
| Faculty Status | 359 | 308 | 51 |
| Tenured Faculty | 193 | 186 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 323 | 275 | 48 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 132 | 125 | 7 |
| Other Professionals | 193 | 148 | 45 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 480 | 365 | 115 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 161 | 128 | 33 |
| Skilled Crafts | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 251 | 185 | 66 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,594 (274) | $111,001 (163) | $95,186 (111) |
| Professor | $130,576 (136) | $133,954 (93) | $123,270 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $88,864 (45) | $91,689 (19) | $86,800 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,820 (73) | $74,764 (40) | $72,676 (33) |
| Instructor | $39,086 (7) | $43,650 (4) | $33,000 (3) |
| Lecturer | $95,323 (13) | $104,029 (7) | $85,167 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $139,000 (1) | $139,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Professor | $139,000 (1) | $139,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,627 (275) | $111,017 (164) | $95,186 (111) |
| Professor | $130,453 (137) | $133,738 (94) | $123,270 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $88,864 (45) | $91,689 (19) | $86,800 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,820 (73) | $74,764 (40) | $72,676 (33) |
| Instructor | $39,086 (7) | $43,650 (4) | $33,000 (3) |
| Lecturer | $95,323 (13) | $104,029 (7) | $85,167 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 938 | 538 | 400 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 691 | 383 | 308 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 292 | 165 | 127 |
| Field Hockey | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 75 | 75 | - |
| Golf | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Ice Hockey | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Lacrosse | 60 | 35 | 25 |
| Rowing | 81 | 36 | 45 |
| Skiing | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| Soccer | 53 | 29 | 24 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Squash | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving | 67 | 33 | 34 |
| Tennis | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,823 | $31,256 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,621 | $10,904 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 104 | 55 | 49 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| All Track Combined | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Skiing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Squash | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 96% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 98% |
| Female | 95% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 94% |
| Black | 88% |
| Asian | 95% |
| Hispanic | 91% |
| White | 99% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 93% |
| 5 Years | 96% |
| 6 Years | 96% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 21 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 14 | 25 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 23 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 68 | 43 |
| Arson | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009