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Williams College

PrivateWilliamstown, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1793Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location Williamstown, USA
Accreditation NESCAC, Little Three (with Amherst, Wesleyan)
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (36+ majors; 50+ areas of study majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Williams College is a private institution in Williamstown, MA, USA, founded in 1793. Williams College is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges (US News #1, Forbes #1) offering an intimate tutorial-based education, generous no-loan financial aid, and strong undergraduate research

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: BA
  • Majors Available: 36+ majors; 50+ areas of study
  • Curriculum: Williams follows a 4-1-4 academic calendar with two four-course semesters and a one-course Winter Study term in January for intensive or experimental courses. Students must fulfill divisional requirements and a Difference, Power, and Equity requirement through interdisciplinary opportunities.
  • Distinctive Programs: Tutorials (Oxford-style), Winter Study, strong undergraduate research, Center for Environmental Studies, Science Center
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 7:1

Campus and Location

Located in Williamstown, USA. Campus spans 450 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Tutorials (Oxford-style)
  • Members of NESCAC, Little Three (with Amherst, Wesleyan)

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 10% (Class of 2028), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Williams-Exeter Programme at Oxford, Williams-Mystic, other programs

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (36+ majors; 50+ areas of study majors) UG USD 68,560 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (36+ majors; 50+ areas of study majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

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