by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,962 undergraduates in 2020, Williams is a small, private college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Williams offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at Williams. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Williams Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Williams does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Williams Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Williams for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Williams does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Williams not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Williams has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,962 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,917 (97.7%). Part-time attendance was 45 (2.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,917 | 45 | 1,962 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Williams receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Williams #19 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Williams by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Williams Diversity Guide.
Williams has a total of 907 student athletes, 517 men and 390 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,979,542 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,979,542 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Williams College Athletics