Admissions Overview
The admission process at Williams College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Williams College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
8%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
15,321
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
44%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Williams College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Williams College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$65
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Williams College. About 41% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,480 to 1,570. Additionally, about 21% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 34 to 35.
SAT Scores
41% of students submitted400
1600
1480 – 1570
200
800
730 – 780
200
800
750 – 790
ACT Scores
21% of students submitted1
36
34 – 35
1
36
35 – 36
1
36
31 – 35
Admission Statistics
15,321 students applied to Williams. Of those, 8% were accepted (1,302 students). Of these 1,302 accepted students, 577 chose to enroll.
15,321
Total Applicants
1,302
Students Admitted
577
Students Enrolled
8%
Acceptance Rate