Williams College

Williamstown, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Williamstown, MA · Town near a city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	2,076
Acceptance rate	9%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1480–1570 · 41% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1460–1550
ACT (middle 50%)	34–35
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	97%
First-year retention	97%
Student–faculty ratio	6:1
Cost of attendance	$84,860
Application fee	$65

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027

Most popular majors: Social sciences, Physical sciences, Biology, Visual & performing arts, Computer science.

Williams College campus map

Campus map of Williams College in Williamstown, MA, showing Chapin Rare Book Library, Williams College Sawyer Library and Goodrich Hall, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Williams College and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Cole Field, Williams College Schow Science Library, Chapin Rare Book Library, Williams College Sawyer Library, Mehlin Museum of Astronomy, Williams College Museum of Art, Goodrich Hall, Adams Memorial Theatre.

Around campus

Places to eat: Gramercy Bistro, Tony's Sombrero Mexican Cuisine, Cafe 7
Coffee: Terra Cafe
Nightlife: Purple Pub, Water Street Grill
Shops: Nature's Closet, Water St. Books
Museums and culture: Williamstown House of Local History, David and Joyce Milne Public Library
Groceries: Wild Oats Market
Parks: Linear Park, Field Park

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