Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
9.99%
SAT Average
1,527
ACT Range
33-35
Williams College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 9.99%. This means approximately 100 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,060 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
9.99%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $64,860 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $64,860 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $81,164 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $14,852 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.15% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 6.04% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Williams College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$64,860
Room and board
$16,300
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$2,700
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$81,164
Average net price
$14,852
Average aid coverage
82%
$66,312 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Williams College pays approximately $14,852 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Williams College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Williams College net price
$14,852
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Williams College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $64,860 and average net price at $14,852. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$64,860
Current net price
$14,852
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
96.55%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$88,665
Undergraduates
2,060
10-Year Median Earnings - Williams College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Williams College graduates earn about 2.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Williams College?
Undergraduates
2,060
Completion rate
96.55%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.15%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
6.04%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.15% of Williams College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 6.04% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Williams College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Williams College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Williams College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Williams College is listed at 880 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Williams College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams College | 9.99% | $64,860 | $14,852 | $88,665 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williams College's acceptance rate?
Williams College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 9.99%.
How much is Williams College tuition?
Williams College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $64,860.
What is Williams College's average net price?
Williams College's average net price in the local dataset is $14,852.
What does Williams College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $-2,421 for Williams College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Williams College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $88,665 for Williams College.
Is Williams College accredited?
Williams College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Williams College?
The local dataset lists 2,060 undergraduate students at Williams College.
What percentage of Williams College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Williams College in the local dataset is 17.15%.
What is the federal loan rate at Williams College?
The federal loan rate for Williams College in the local dataset is 6.04%.
Where should I verify Williams College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Williams College or the latest official federal education data.