Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from Williams College's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
8%
Total Applicants
14,536
Total Admitted
1,220
Total Enrolled
539
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 7,280 | 7,256 | 14,536 |
| Admitted | 582 | 638 | 1,220 |
| Enrolled | 261 | 278 | 539 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 15-Nov
Applied1,067
Admitted249
Waitlist
Offered
2,303
Accepted Spot
858
Admitted from Waitlist
113
Admission Factors
How Williams College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPAClass RankRecommendationsCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
EssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceFirst Generation
Considered
Test ScoresLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceReligious Affiliation
Not Considered
InterviewState ResidencyDemonstrated Interest
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1500–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)740–780
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)750–790
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)35–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)32–35
136
Submitting SAT: 35%
Submitting ACT: 17%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 0
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$72,170
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$72,170
Required Fees
$340
Room & Board
$18,240
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$91,750
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,750
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$76,769
Avg % Need Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$14,996
% Graduating with Debt
21%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
71.1%
5-Year Rate
93.3%
6-Year Rate
93.6%
Special Study Options
Double majorIndependent studyStudent-designed majorStudy abroad
Data extracted from the Williams College Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 76.7%. View original PDF.
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