Williams College Admissions Information
Williams College
Williamstown, MA (
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Williams College is a private liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Founded in 1793, Williams ranks first in U.S. News and World Report‘s 2011 list of the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation. The College has a distinguished tutorial program in which student pairs present and critique written assignments under a professor’s guidance. The tutorials create strong bonds between students and faculty, and help students cultivate their analytical and public-speaking skills.
Williams College ranks first among colleges and universities that have the most graduates attending top business, medical, and law schools. The College has a diverse student population, with approximately 31% of its undergraduates identifying as students of color. Located in the scenic Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts, the campus offers easy access to a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, and skiing.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
Williams College
Williamstown, MA 01267 |
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| Phone Number: |
(413) 597-3131 |
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| Website: |
www.williams.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,067 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
87% |
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| Percent international: |
7% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
50:50 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
7:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Economics
English
Political Science
Psychology
Biology |
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| Special study programs: |
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Air Force
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
| Coed housing |
Cooperative housing |
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Activities:
| 110 Registered Student Organizations |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #5 "Most Accessible Professors"
- Voted #7 "Best Classroom Experience"
- Voted #18 "Great Financial Aid"
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- Voted #6 "Top 10 Best Value Private Colleges for 2010"
- Voted #14 "Students Study the Most"
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Admissions Information
Williams College admits about 18% of its applicants, making it one of the most selective colleges in the nation. Admissions officials note that a student's application essay, recommendations, academic record, standardized test scores, GPA, class rank, extracurricular activities, and talents are the most important factors in the admissions process. Other factors include a candidate's alumni relation, character, volunteer work, geographical residence, racial/ethnic status, work experience, and whether an applicant is a first-generation college student.
Williams has an Early Decision option, and almost 40% of its recent freshman class were Early Decision applicants. The College requires students to submit an application essay, standardized test scores, two academic teacher evaluations, a secondary school report, and a mid-year report.
| Admissions address: |
33 Stetson Court
Williamstown, MA 01267 |
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| Phone number: |
(413) 597-2211 |
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| Fax number: |
(413) 597-4052 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/ |
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| Email: |
admission@williams.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Richard Nesbitt, Director of Admissions |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
6,633 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
18% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
December 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes (school-specific supplement required) |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized Test Scores
Two Academic Teacher Evaluations
Secondary School Report
Mid-year Report |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes (SAT or ACT with Writing; 2 SAT Subject Tests) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section scores for all test dates. |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
660
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715
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770
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96%
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| SAT Math |
650
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705
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760
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96%
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| SAT Writing |
660
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710
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760
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96%
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| College Board code: |
3965 |
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| ACT code: |
1936 |
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