Description

Williams College has a long reputation of academic excellence. As part of the “Little Three,” an unofficial conference that also includes Wesleyan University and Amherst College, Williams offers elite academics through three divisions:

  • Language and Arts
  • Social Studies
  • Science and Mathematics

The school’s 25 departments offer more than 35 majors. Graduate programs in Policy Economics and History of Art are also available. Williams College maintains a small student-to-faculty ratio, allowing for a truly personalized classroom experience. Williams’ small class sizes and outstanding faculty are substantial reasons for its consistently high ranking among liberal arts colleges.

Student life at Williams is expansive for a small college. The campus features over 160 organizations, with plenty of funding available to start your own. Nearly 95% of students live on campus, so college life is vibrant and active.

Williams College’s admissions do not take financial need into consideration. All applicants are considered based on merit, not income. The school is also very selective, admitting about 20% of applicants each year on average.

Financial aid is available in the form of federal programs and institutional scholarships. Unlike many schools, Williams College does not offer merit scholarships; all scholarships are based on need.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Ephs

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$39,490

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,490

Selectivity

Most Selective

Enrollment

2,120

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,024
Freshman Class
550
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,120

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
95%
Graduate
5%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
12%
Out-of-State
88%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Asian
11%
Caucasian
66%
Latino
10%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

New York
16%
Massachusetts
12%
California
10%
Connecticut
7%
New Jersey
5%
Other
50%

International Students

International
8%
Domestic
92%