by our College Data Analytics TeamAssess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Williams College, situated in Williamstown, MA.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Most Selective (<10%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
| Application Fee | $65 (waivable) |
Williams College had 15,411 total applications. From this pool, 1,272 received admission offers, and 547 chose to enroll.
| Applicant Total | 15,411 |
| Accepted | 1,272 |
| Enrolled | 547 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 547 |
Admission to Williams College is 8.3%. This level of selectivity means the school is extremely selective and highly competitive. The school admits men and women at different rates at Williams College: women are accepted at a rate of 9% versus 8% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Williams College is 43%. This shows that 43% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 44% compared to 45% for male admits.
Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Williams College.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,280 | 7,256 |
| Admitted | 582 | 638 |
| Enrolled | 261 | 278 |
Approximately 35% of admitted students at Williams reported SAT scores (190 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 750 and 790.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 740 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 750 | 790 |
| Combined Total | 1490 | 1570 |
Williams received ACT scores from 17% of accepted students (92 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 34 and 35.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 | 35 |
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