Williams College Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
9%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Williams College has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.4%(1,096)
Hispanic
14.1%(295)
African American
5.5%(115)
Asian
14.4%(301)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
8.5%(177)
Unknown
5.0%(104)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment2,355
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

Williams College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Williams College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.1%(1,079)
Women
52.3%(1,223)
Other
1.6%(38.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,079

46% of total enrollment

Women1,223

52% of total enrollment

Other38.5

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Williams College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(56)
18-19
44.6%(941)
20-21
40.9%(862)
22-24
10.9%(230)
25+
1.0%(21)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(1)
22-24
21.4%(12)
25+
76.8%(43)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

2%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Williams College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 14% in-state residents, 77% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
13.9%(75)
Out-of-State
77.1%(417)
International
9.1%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State75

14% of student body

Out-of-State417

77% of student body

International49

9% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age

Williams College - Demographics & Diversity