Williams College
Liberal arts college · Williamstown, MA · 2,076 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
8.3%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1490–1570
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Average net price
$15,157
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$89,520
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
95%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Williams College?
Williams College accepts about 8 of every 100 applicants (8.3%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1490 and 1570 on the SAT. A score at or above 1570 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1490, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 34–35.
The latest federal data says Williams College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Williams College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Williams College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $89,520 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $15,157 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $72,510 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$72,510
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$72,510
- Room & board$18,240
- Total cost of attendance$89,520
- Average net price after grants$15,157
Popular majors
Economics, Mathematics, Biology, Political Science.
Williams College FAQ
- What is Williams College's acceptance rate?
- 8.3% — extremely selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Williams College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1490–1570. Aim for 1570 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Williams College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 34–35.
- Is Williams College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Williams College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Williams College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Williams College cost?
- About $89,520 a year before aid; $15,157 on average after grants.
- What is Williams College's FAFSA school code?
- 002229. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Williams College receives your information.
- What is Williams College's graduation rate?
- 95% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Williams College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA | 9% | 1490–1580 | $19,536 | 93% |
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | 11% | 1420–1530 | $36,503 | 90% |
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | 5.2% | 1440–1540 | $29,060 | 91% |
| Tufts UniversityMedford, MA | 11% | 1470–1560 | $38,797 | 94% |
| Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA | 4.6% | 1520–1580 | $14,815 | 96% |
| Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA | 3.7% | 1510–1580 | $19,148 | 97% |