by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Williams will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Williams this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,095 undergraduate students at Williams College is 385 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 6 to 1 which places Williams College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Williams College , there are 6 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (83.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (97.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Williams College compares to the national average
Williams College offers 36 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 31 majors within 14 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Williams College awarded 776 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 108 | 108 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| General Biology | 0 | 62 | 62 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 54 | 54 |
Find out what Williams College's top fields of study and majors are