Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002229
- Phone: (508) 286-8200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
12.60%FINANCIAL AID RATE
63%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$48,763Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Williams College (Williams)
26 E Main St, Norton, MA
Williams College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Williamstown, MA, which is a predominantly rural area. Over 2,100 students enroll at Williams College yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1310 - 1530 on the SAT and between 29 - 34 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Williams College. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 20% of applicants on average being admitted per year. More information on admissions can be found at admission.williams.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $48,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $6,400. Some students at Williams College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Williams College "Ephs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Williams College accepts.
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Williams College is about 2,100, with undergraduate students making up about 97% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $57,000-$68,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,900-$2,300 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 63% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 53% | $51,671 |
Receiving Student Loans | 24% | $5,060 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Williams College may provide services to students like those listed below:
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Williams is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Williams College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Statistics (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Physics (B)
- Geology (B)
- Astronomy (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (M)
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Williams College.
- Siena College in Lawrence, NY (28 miles away)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock in Boston, MA (35 miles away)
- Union College - Schenectady in Stone Ridge, NY (38 miles away)
- Smith College in Great Barrington, MA (39 miles away)
- Skidmore College in Loudonville, NY (39 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002229
- Phone: (508) 286-8200
- School Homepage