Acceptance rate
8.3%
Williams College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Williams College is a private school in Williamstown, MA with 2,222 students and an 8.3% acceptance rate. Admitted students typically score 1490–1570 on the SAT. The college has a 94% six-year graduation rate and a 97% first-year retention rate. After financial aid, the average net price is $20,965 annually, and graduates earn a median of $88,665 ten years after enrollment.
Enrollment
2,222
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
94%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1490 – 1570
ACT (composite)
34 – 35
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$0
family income
$30–48k
$0
family income
$48–75k
$0
family income
$75–110k
$3,030
family income
$110k+
$49,594
family income
18% receive Pell grants
5% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Williams College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Social Sciences
22.1%
Computer Science
11.4%
Biology
10.1%
Physical Sciences
8.1%
Mathematics
7.9%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$88,665
Earnings (6 yr)
$71,754
Completion
94%
Retention
97%
Median debt
$12,761
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Williams College?
Williams College has an acceptance rate of 8.3%, making it highly selective.
What SAT score do you need for Williams College?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1490 and 1570 on the SAT. The ACT range is 34–35.
How much does Williams College actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is fully covered (aid exceeds cost) per year, rising to $49,594 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Williams College?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.