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Williams College
Williamstown, MAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Extremely Selective • 8% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Williams College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Williamstown, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 8%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
8% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math750 - 790
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
8%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences27% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $209,574
Earnings 5yr: $163,743
Debt: $12,208
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,678
Earnings 5yr: $150,862
Debt: $12,925
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,304
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,807
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,339
Earnings 5yr: $94,412
Debt: $10,750
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,891
Earnings 5yr: $65,053
Debt: $13,416
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,065
Earnings 5yr: $65,491
Debt: $13,125
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,357
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,454
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,535
Earnings 5yr: $66,158
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,012
Earnings 5yr: $60,801
Debt: $11,850
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,050
Earnings 5yr: $68,979
Debt: $12,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,501
Earnings 5yr: $88,619
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,716
In-State Tuition$68,560
Out-of-State Tuition$68,560
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
81%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$71,754
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$88,665
Completion Signals
94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,667
Est. Monthly Payment
$126/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$97,612
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