Williams College

https://www.williams.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$68,240

5.73% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,894

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

8.25%

15,411 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,164

98.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

93.6%

498 Graduates

About

Williams College is a higher education institution located in Berkshire County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Williams College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 degrees awarded), Computer Science (63 degrees), and General Mathematics (62 degrees).

In 2024, 758 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Williams College. 49.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (344 degrees), 2.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Williams College is $68,240, which is $40,062 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Williams College is $68,240, which is $40,062 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,894.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending Williams College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$68,240

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Williams College was $68,240. The cost of tuition at Williams College is $40,062 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Williams College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,894

2024 Value

6.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Williams College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,894. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Williams College grew by 6.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Williams College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,300

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Williams College was of $16,300 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.96% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Williams College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Williams College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Williams College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Williams College received 15,411 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 34.4% annual growth. Out of those 15,411 applicants, 1,272 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 8.25% acceptance rate.

There were 2,164 students enrolled at Williams College in 2024. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Williams College has an overall enrollment yield of 43%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

8.25%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,272

Accepted Out of 15,411

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Williams College was 8.25% (1,272 admissions from 15,411 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 9.99%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 34.4%, while admissions grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Williams College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2024)

190

Scores Submitted (2024)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Williams College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Williams College had a total enrollment of 2,164 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Williams College is 2,134 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 98.6% of students enrolled at Williams College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Williams College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 7.49% Two or More Races, 5.91% Black or African American, and 0.0924% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Williams College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.8%), followed by White Female (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (6.67%) and White Male (5.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Williams College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,164 students. The full-time enrollment at Williams College is 2,134 and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 98.6% of students enrolled at Williams College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Williams College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Williams College was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Williams College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Williams College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
993 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
299 enrolled students
Asian
263 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Williams College is 45.9% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 7.49% Two or More Races, 5.91% Black or African American, and 0.0924% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 93 students (4.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 6 fewer women than men received degrees from Williams College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Williams College is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Williams College is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (63 degrees) and General Mathematics (62 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Williams College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (32 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (89 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (158,170 people), Secondary school teachers (131,559 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (129,609 people), Postsecondary teachers (125,581 people), and Other managers (119,195 people).

The most specialized majors at Williams College in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (32 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (89 degrees), Language & Linguistics (53 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees), and History (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Williams College are Cultural & Gender Studies (32 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (89 degrees), Language & Linguistics (53 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (23 degrees), and History (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Williams College are Elementary & secondary schools (356,351 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (237,152 people), Computer Systems Design (142,666 people), Legal services (123,759 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (84,003 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Williams College.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
100 degrees awarded
Computer Science
63 degrees awarded
General Mathematics
62 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Williams College was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Williams College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

382

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

376

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 382 degrees were awarded to men at Williams College, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (376).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Williams College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Williams College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 2.45 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Williams College in General Biological Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 88% of students graduating from Williams College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 96% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Williams College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.62% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
344 degrees awarded
Asian
136 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Williams College is white (344 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (136 degrees).

4.35% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
233 degrees awarded
White Female
233 degrees awarded
White Male
231 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Williams College is white female (233 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (233 degrees).

Operations

Williams College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 345M (9.78%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Williams College had a total salary expenditure of 297M. Williams College employs 130 Professors, 69 Assistant professors and 60 Associate professors. Most academics at Williams College are Male Professor (69), Female Professor (61), and Female Assistant professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Williams College are: Service, with 189 employees, Management, with 152 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 92 employees.

Endowment

$3.53B

2024 Endowment

6.66%

growth from 2023

Williams College has an endowment valued at about $3.53B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Williams College grew 6.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.48B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Williams College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$128M

2024 Salaries

4.15%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Williams College paid a median of $128M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($297M) and a 4.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$44.2M

Instructional Salaries

320

Number of Employees

In 2024, Williams College paid a total of $44.2M to 320 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Williams College were Service with 189 employees, Management with 152 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 92 employees.

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