Williams College

    Williamstown, MA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1490–1570
    Median ~1530
    Acceptance rate
    8%
    Enrollment
    2,076
    ACT middle 50%
    34–35

    What the numbers say about Williams

    • The reported middle 50% spans 80 points, from 1490 to 1570. A planning score near or above 1600 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 8% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 94% completion rate and $88,665 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1530 SAT scorePlan for a 1600Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $68,560
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $68,560
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $88,665
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    94%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1490 and 1570. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1600 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1570 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1530 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1490 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Williams's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL1510–15708%
    Washington University in St LouisSt. Louis, MO1500–157012%
    Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT1470–15704%
    Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH1500–15705%
    Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA1490–15809%
    Pomona CollegeClaremont, CA1490–15607%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Williams?

    Williams College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1490–1570, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1600 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Williams's acceptance rate?

    Williams College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 8%.

    How much does it cost to attend Williams?

    Published tuition is approximately $68,560 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Williams test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Williams College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.williams.edu

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