Williams College
Williamstown, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 10% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1470–1560 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 33–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $14,852 |
| Grad rate | 97% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $88,665 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-05 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $65 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Williams does not require a writing supplement. However, some students feel they do their best writing in an academic context rather than through narrative pieces like admission applications. If you are interested in submitting an example of your academic writing, you may share a 3-5 page paper (excluding citations) written in the last year. The paper may be creative or analytical, can cover any topic, and need not be graded or include teacher comments. Please include a description of the assignment or prompt, and do not submit lab reports.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).