Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$88.7k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$68,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,560
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,260
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,200
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$85,820
Net price (after aid)$17,716
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$75k – $110k$8,825
$110k+$49,594
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$88,665
Median debt at graduation$12,761
Est. monthly loan payment$135
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.9×Graduates earn about 6.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans5%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
94%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$12.8k below avg
Strong completion rate
94% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
97% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$68.6k
Net price
$17.7k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$12.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$88.7k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
8%
SAT range
1470 - 1560
ACT range
33 - 35
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Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
Williams College reported conferring credentials in 31 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Williams College
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Williams College located?
- Williams College is located in Williamstown, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Williams College?
- Williams College is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Williams College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Williams College is approximately 8%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Williams College?
- Williams College's published in-state tuition is approximately $68,560 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Williams College?
- Williams College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,116 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Williams College actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Williams College is approximately $17,716 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Williams College?
- Williams College reports a graduation rate of approximately 94%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Williams College have?
- Students who borrowed at Williams College left with a median of approximately $12,761 in federal loans, and about 5% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Williams College earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $88,665 for students who received federal financial aid at Williams College. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Williams College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Williams College.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 31 fields Williams College reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 130 | Graduate30 graduate · 100 bachelor's |
| Computer Science | 63 | Bachelor's |
| Mathematics | 62 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 52 | Bachelor's |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 51 | Bachelor's |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 43 | Graduate14 graduate · 29 bachelor's |
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | Bachelor's |
| History | 36 | Bachelor's |
| Political Science and Government | 28 | Bachelor's |
| Statistics | 27 | Bachelor's |
| Chemistry | 24 | Bachelor's |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 19 | Bachelor's |
| Area Studies | 17 | Bachelor's |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: June 10, 2026
Facts on this profile of Williams College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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