Admissions Overview
The admission process at Williams College has a 10% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Williams College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
10%
Very Selective
Application Volume
11,465
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
47%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Williams College has a 10% 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
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalEnglish Proficiency Test
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: 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 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,470 to 1,560. Additionally, about 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.
SAT Scores
42% of students submitted400
1600
1470 – 1560
200
800
730 – 770
200
800
740 – 790
ACT Scores
18% of students submitted1
36
33 – 35
1
36
34 – 35
1
36
31 – 35
Admission Statistics
11,465 students applied to Williams. Of those, 10% were accepted (1,145 students). Of these 1,145 accepted students, 541 chose to enroll.
11,465
Total Applicants
1,145
Students Admitted
541
Students Enrolled
10%
Acceptance Rate