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Williams College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1500 to 1560

ACT Range34 to 35

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate8.3%

Test-optional does not mean scores are irrelevant at Williams: 35% of applicants submitted SATs, and the middle range was 1500 to 1560. If you choose to submit, aim near the top of that band, or around a 35 ACT, so your scores clearly strengthen an already strong application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Williams College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Williams College enrolls about 2,101 undergraduates in a small town setting. Williams has a 97% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 94%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Location

Williamstown, MA

Undergrad Enrollment2,101

Freshman Retention97%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio7:1

Graduation Rate94%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Williams?

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Key Williams College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 6

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Williams, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes to improve your superscore. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, plan on the October SAT or ACT as your last fall retake so scores have time to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Tuition and fees at Williams are $68,560. About 56% of students receive financial aid, while the average merit award is $0, so families should focus on need-based aid options and overall net price.

Tuition and Fees$68,560

Room and Board$17,260

Average Merit Award$0

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid56%

Average Aid Package$76,769

Average Debt at Grad$14,996

Williams’ listed cost of attendance is about $85,820 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid can substantially reduce that price, with 56% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $76,769. For additional context, graduates leave with an average debt of $14,996.