Williams College Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
9%
International
37
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
52.9%(1,047)
Hispanic
13.7%(271)
African American
5.4%(107)
Asian
14.7%(290)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
8.4%(166)
Unknown
4.9%(96)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment2,222
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
45.9%(1,025)
Women
51.2%(1,144)
Other
3.0%(66.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,025

46% of total enrollment

Women1,144

51% of total enrollment

Other66.5

3% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Williams College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(54)
18-19
42.1%(914)
20-21
42.3%(918)
22-24
12.1%(262)
25+
1.0%(21)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(1)
22-24
30.2%(16)
25+
67.9%(36)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

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
13.5%(78)
Out-of-State
77.5%(447)
International
9.0%(52)

Regional Representation

In-State78

14% of student body

Out-of-State447

77% of student body

International52

9% of student body

States Represented

37 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