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Williams College is in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Williamstown is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Williams College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, mathematics, art studies, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Williams College are accepted. Just 19% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Williams College scored at least 770 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 670 to 760 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Williams College teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,094 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Williams College attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Williams College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in New England Small College Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Williams College
880 Main St
Williamstown, MA 01267
General Phone: (413) 597-3131
Admissions Phone: (413) 597-2211
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 597-4181
http://www.williams.edu
Williams College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 306 | economics, English, history, political science, international development, American studies, social studies, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 88 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, astrophysics, astronomy |
| Art Studies | 61 | art studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 14 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Williams College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 504 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 43 | 2 |
In 2005, Williams College had a total enrollment of 2,094 students (2,074 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 18% |
| Massachusetts | 14% |
| California | 10% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Williams College offers campus housing for 1,972 of its 2,074 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Williamstown, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,822 | 1,095 | 19% | 536 | 49% |
| Men | 2,803 | 519 | 19% | 256 | 49% |
| Women | 3,019 | 576 | 19% | 280 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 670 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 760 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 597-2211
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,548 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,548 |
| Room and board | $ 8,550 |
| Room charge | $ 4,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Williams College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 597-4181
Williams College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 88 | $113,508 | 32 | $105,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $78,058 | 21 | $79,943 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $65,567 | 39 | $62,613 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $95,967 | 6 | $83,467 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 149 | $96,086 | 98 | $81,734 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Development Economics and International Development
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Williams College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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