Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1490 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Williams College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 107 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 64 | |
| 3 | Political Science and Government. | 63 | |
| 4 | Mathematics. | 53 | |
| 5 | History. | 53 | |
| 6 | Computer Science. | 49 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 47 | |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, General. | 45 | |
| 9 | Chemistry. | 39 | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 37 | |
| 11 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 18 | |
| 12 | Physics. | 16 | |
| 13 | Area Studies. | 15 | |
| 14 | Social Sciences, Other. | 15 | |
| 15 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 13 | |
| 16 | Philosophy. | 13 | |
| 17 | Statistics. | 12 | |
| 18 | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 10 | |
| 19 | Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 9 | |
| 20 | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 |
Showing top 20 of 31 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Williams College?
Williams College has an acceptance rate of 8% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Williams College?
Admitted students at Williams College typically score between 1490 and 1570 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Williams College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Williams College is approximately $17,716 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Williams College?
4-year graduation rate data for Williams College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.