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Williams College: Courses, Admission, Cost

  • Private University
  • Institute Icon450 acre campus
  • Estd. 1793
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About Williams College

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Year of establishment
1793
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Campus size
450 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 2 billion
Scholarships granted
1146
Scholarship amount granted
USD 66 million
Application fees
USD 65
English proficiency test
Optional
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
308
Faculty/Student ratio
6
UG/PG course ratio
1.36
Total criminal offences
22
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Q:   What is Williams College known for?
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Williams College is a private liberal arts college established in 1793. It consistently ranks among the top liberal arts colleges in the U.S., often appearing at the top of lists by U.S. News & World Report.

Q:   Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at Williams College?
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Finding part-time jobs while studying at Williams College is feasible. Students are authorized to work part-time as long they have an F-1 visa. The college has an HR student employment section where students can find queries related to student employment. Students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week. Williams College offers CPT and OPT training programs that help students to gain work experience related to their studies. 

Students can also find jobs off-campus in restaurants services, tutoring, childcare, internships, retail, etc. Students can earn approximately $15-$20 per hour.

 

Q:   What do student reviews say about Williams College?
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The student reviews of Williams College are mostly positive. Reviews mention that the workload is very intense and takes some time to get used to. Students praise the alumni network and most professors are dedicated to helping their students succeed.

Williams College Rankings

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Q:   What is the rank of Williams College in the world?
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Williams College is ranked 1450th in the world according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Forbes ranked the college #17 in Top Colleges 2025, #15 in private colleges, and #1 in liberal arts universities.

 

Williams College Admission 2025

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Q:   Is it hard to get admission at Williams College?
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It has an acceptance rate of 8%. The acceptance rate flickers between 8% to 10% so the total enrollment in Williams College is very low. 

Q:   Is Williams College good for international students?
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William College is a good choice for international students. It has students from over 100 different countries.

Q:   What documents are required in the visa process for Indian students at Williams College?
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Documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Williams College are as follows-

  • A valid passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay in the US. 
  • Passport sized photographs.
  • College acceptance letter. 
  • English Proficiency exam scores.
  • Financial documents including Family bank statements or a bank letter, Documentation from a sponsor, Financial aid letters or Scholarship letters.
  • Documentation demonstrating your intent to return after studies.

Williams College Popular Courses

B.E. / B.Tech
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Williams College Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, Duolingo
B.Sc.(6 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, Duolingo
B.A.(5 courses)
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Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo
MS(1 course)
Duration12 months
Exam AcceptedGMAT, GRE, IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedGRE, IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
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Q:   What is the application fee of Williams College?
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The application fee for Williams College is $65. Candidates can apply for Williams College via Common Application, Apply Coalition with SCOIR or QuestBridge Application.

Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by Williams College?
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The English proficiency exams and minimum scores accepted by Williams College are-

TOEFL iBTa minimum score of 79
TOEFL pBTa minimum score of 550
IELTSa minimum score of 6.0
Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Williams College?
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The tuition cost at Williams College is $68,240 (INR 57,29,191). An Activities & Residential House Fee of $320 (INR 26,866) is also charged.







Williams College
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

69%

Asian

13%

Hispanic

12%

Black

4%

UG Student residence

Out of state

77%

In state

13%

Foreign

9%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

99%

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UG Number of Applicant

15321
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Overall Graduation Rate

95
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UG Enrollment

2169
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PG Enrollment

53

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Answered a year ago

Some popular Indian restaurants near Williams College are Spice Root, Bombay Royale, House of India, Namaste, Karavalli, Indian Flame, Aroma Bar and Grill, Dosa Kitchen, Spice Malabar etc. These options provide a taste of Indian cuisine for students and residents in the Williamstown area.

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The acceptance rate of Williams College ranges between 8% to 10%. For the class of 2027, out of 11,465 students, only 1145 were admitted, with an acceptance rate of 10%. 

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Misha

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Answered a year ago

Center for World University Rankings ranked Williams College #1450 for the academic year 2022-2023 Students attend it from over 100 different nations. The total cost of attendance at Williams College including tuition, housing, meals, and other fees is around $87,320 (INR 73,31,081). The degrees of

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Misha

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College provides good facilities and infrastructure such as Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campusto the students.

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Williams D.Ed College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:
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D.EdCandidate must have passed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.

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University CityWilliamstown, Massachusetts, USA

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Hopkins Hall 880 Main Street Williamstown, MA 01267 USA

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Hopkins Hall 880 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267 USA

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