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Williams

Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Williams College is a private institution in Williamstown with particular strength in biology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1527, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $88,665 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,852.

Established
1793
Motto
E liberalitate E. Williams, armigeri
Mascot
Ephelia, the Purple Cow
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
skiing and squash at the Division I level
Division
Division III

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10%Acceptance
1527SAT Avg
2,060Students
6:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$88,665Earnings 10yr
$14,852Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Williams College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate10.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1527

Reading & Writing
730770
Math
740790

ACT Score Range

Composite
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

10.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1527

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,860
Room & Board$16,300
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$81,164
Average Net Price$14,852
Median Debt at Graduation$12,761
Monthly Payment (10yr)$135

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K-$2,421
$30–48K-$919
$48–75K-$123
$75–110K$8,825
$110K+$48,374

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,852

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,667

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,060
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 5%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 14%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate96.5%
Freshman Retention96.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$71,754
8 Years$79,082
10 Years$88,665

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$77,100
Men
$102,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#2

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

132Very High

Estimated from MA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
112 mi(194 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
144 mi(250 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
216 mi(374 min)

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