Williams College
- 4 Year
- WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
CollegeGrad School
Williams College
- 4 Year
- WILLIAMSTOWN, MA
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 316 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Williams College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Williams Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
Application Deadline
January 8
SAT Range
1410-1550
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$14,487 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$52,053 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
100%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 25 responses85%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 33 responses36%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 33 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics100 Graduates
- Mathematics72 Graduates
- Biology57 Graduates
- Computer Science46 Graduates
- English42 Graduates
- Political Science and Government38 Graduates
- Psychology38 Graduates
- Arts35 Graduates
- History33 Graduates
- Chemistry28 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,146 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
23
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
36%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 24 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 36 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 15 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Williams College Reviews
Rating 3.85 out of 5 316 reviews
This is a charming, safe space to get away from everything. There is nature everywhere you look, and there are SO MANY resources for when you're struggling. Because it's so small, it's an extremely safe school, and you don't have to worry about your possessions disappearing if you leave them somewhere. However, the size also means that there aren't a lot of crazy events with LOTS of people (this can be comforting but sometimes isolating). Most people have cars, though, so even if you don't have one, some of your friends are bound to, and going on trips over the weekend is a common pastime and super fun. Returning to your safe little home after is so lovely, and you can get the best of both worlds. Winter is tough because of the cold and seasonal depression but that happens everywhere in New England. If you can't afford to go somewhere warm over breaks, Williams gives students who receive financial aid like 900 dollars a semester (not necessarily enough for all needs, but it's sweet).
I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Williams. The academics are very challenging. Considering the school's reputation, and the fact that most students were the Valedictorian or Salutatorian at their respective schools, this was not a surprise. But everyone is very supportive, so it's not a cut-throat, competitive environment. The campus is absolutely beautiful, but it's very rural. It can feel a bit isolated if you don't take the time to look around and explore the surrounding area. You'll find culture and art everywhere, with music and theater taking center stage. Thankfully, the people are wonderful and it was easy to make friends right away. The one downside for me has been the food. The dining hall food leaves a lot to be desired. They offer a variety of types, but most seems heavily processed. I wish they had fresh, locally sourced foods instead. Also, many of the buildings are historic, as in 1700's, so expect some small, old dorms with no elevators or air conditioning.
A "Niche" place indeed. I came here for a liberal arts education, yet Williams has provided more. A small school population with way more resource one could leverage to full extent. Everyone tries hard, but the environment is not competitive at all. You will be a big fish in a small pond loaded with food-drinking from the firehose, if to borrow a phrase from MIT. It's also more fruitful then Ivies, considering the average attention and resource you get is way richer.
People come from broad background & experiences, but share the mission of creating a engaging community that cares, shares, and impacts the world. Apart from solid academics with how you take out of it, there are enjoyable mountains, amazing school-supported activities, and a recreational culture for leading-minds of STEM, artsy, athletic culture (or both, even all three).
Every class is tweaked per the Professor's interest and field expertise, accustomed with the most reflective intellectuals, timeliness, and relevance.
People come from broad background & experiences, but share the mission of creating a engaging community that cares, shares, and impacts the world. Apart from solid academics with how you take out of it, there are enjoyable mountains, amazing school-supported activities, and a recreational culture for leading-minds of STEM, artsy, athletic culture (or both, even all three).
Every class is tweaked per the Professor's interest and field expertise, accustomed with the most reflective intellectuals, timeliness, and relevance.