At a glance
Average net price
$17,716
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.6%
Admission rate
8%
Undergrad size
2,076
In-state tuition
$68,560
Out-of-state tuition
$68,560
Cost of attendance
$84,860
Median earnings (10y)
$88,665
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,533
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 96.9%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), social sciences (32%), humanities & arts (27%).
- STEM41%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences32%
- Social sciences22.1%~459 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science11.4%~236 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.1%~211 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics7.9%~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English7.5%~156 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History5.3%~109 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.7%~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 241 | $83,280 | $12,925 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $40,760 | $13,416 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 109 | $47,987 | $10,750 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 108 | $55,217 | $13,807 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 108 | $40,036 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 107 | $30,135 | $13,125 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 106 | $41,029 | $13,454 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 105 | $109,470 | $12,208 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 77 | $25,993 | $11,850 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 68 | $35,668 | $12,000 |
| Economics. | Master's | 53 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 33 | $37,948 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 28 | $65,849 | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Williams College
Williams College is a mid-sized institution located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,076 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Williams College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,716 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,560 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,860 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.6%, a strong completion outcome. 96.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $88,665 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Williams College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Computer science, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), social sciences (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (27% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Williams College accepts 8% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,533.
Location & campus
Set in Williamstown, Massachusetts (town), Williams College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Williams College
Q.How much does Williams College cost?
The average net price at Williams College is $17,716 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,860.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Williams College?
Williams College has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Williams College?
Williams College admits 8% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Williams College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Williams College graduate earns $88,665 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Williams College?
Published tuition is $68,560 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Williams College located?
Williams College is located in Williamstown, Massachusetts (ZIP 01267).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Williams College at their official website.