Williams College, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Williams College Rankings
Affordability55
Selectivity94
Retention97
Graduation94
Earnings57
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Williams College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies4%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
English Language and Literature7%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics5%
History7%
Mathematics and Statistics9%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences9%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences26%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Williams College
13%
Admission Rate
745
Median SAT Math
735
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)700–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)710–760
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)32–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Williams College
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Williams College
24%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
81%
Repayment Rate
$140
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $8K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $9K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 81% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 88% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Williams College
99%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 90% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 95% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 96% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 92% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 96% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 54% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Williams College
90%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$65K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $65K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $93K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $49K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $59K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Williams College
2,028
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
54
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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