Williams College (Williams)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Williamstown, MA that costs an average of $15,157 a year after financial aid, admits 8.3% of applicants and graduates 95% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitTown (fringe)2,076 undergraduates
Cost of Williams
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $89,520 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $72,510 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $18,240 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $15,157 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,291 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,680 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $722 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $5,280 |
| $110,001+ | $43,912 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Williams's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 8.3% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,533 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 740–780 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 750–790 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 34–35 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 95% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 97% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $78,699 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $95,954 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 13th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $91 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 16% |
| Students with federal loans | 5.9% |
Majors and programs at Williams
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 119 | $109,425 | $12,000 |
| Economics | 234 | $105,744 | $9,750 |
| Mathematics | 118 | $87,131 | $10,258 |
| Political Science and Government | 74 | $59,811 | $9,750 |
| History | 91 | $57,743 | $12,000 |
| Psychology | 63 | $57,503 | — |
| Biology | 111 | $52,790 | $8,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 36 | $47,087 | — |
| Chemistry | 53 | $45,486 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 104 | $43,056 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 69 | $39,112 | — |
| Anthropology | 9 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 35 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 9 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 14 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 35 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | — | — |
| Music | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 33 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 31 | — | — |
| Physics | 31 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 51 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 37 | — | — |
| Sociology | 22 | — | — |
| Statistics | 43 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 56 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 26 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley | $30,861 | 36% | $66,117 |
| Clark University | Worcester | $29,446 | 40% | $67,223 |
| Amherst College | Amherst | $19,536 | 9.0% | $95,161 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley | $23,995 | 14% | $90,458 |
| Emmanuel College | Boston | $27,196 | 76% | $73,794 |
| Curry College | Milton | $30,155 | 88% | $69,321 |
| Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | Norton | $31,147 | 68% | $71,967 |
| Springfield College | Springfield | $28,053 | 72% | $59,623 |
About Williams
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Williamstown, MA |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,076 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | williams.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Williams's acceptance rate?
Williams College admits 8.3% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,533 on the SAT.
How much does Williams cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $89,520 a year (tuition and fees: $72,510). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,157 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,291.
How much do Williams graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $95,954 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($109,425 a year after graduation).
What is Williams's graduation rate?
95% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 97% of first-year students return for a second year.