Williams College

Williams College is a private, liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in the year 1793 and became coeducational in 1970. Williams is part of the historic Little Three colleges. The college includes three divisions which are humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Williams offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The main campus spreads across an area of 450 acres.

Williams hosts several on-campus clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular organizations are the Williams African Students Organization, Williams Community Building Program, Williams Competitive Eating Organization, and Musical Pedagogy Association.

Williams College Highlights

Where Williams College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in mathematics, art studies, liberal arts, and science.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Williams College was 2,073 in 2007 (2,053 full-time equivalent).

About 47% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 53% of the class.

Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.

About 10% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 90% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Williams College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Williams College provides on-campus housing for 1,927 of its 2,053 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Williams College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Williams College is in the New England Small College Athletic Conference for major sports.

Williams College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: