Williamstown, MA · Private · 2,076 students
What are Williams College’s admission requirements?
Williams College admits 8.3% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.
What to send.
- Common App
- Personal essay
- 3 recommendation letters
- SAT or ACTOptional
When to apply.
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.
Admitted class · 2024
Here’s the class that got in.
- Acceptance rate
- 8.3%
- SAT middle 50%
- 1490–1570
- ACT middle 50%
- 34–35
- Testing
- Optional41% sent an SAT
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What are your chances at Williams College?
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What does Williams College weigh most?
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Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Williams College considers each part, not how heavily.
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