Williamson College of the Trades SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Williamson’s 22% acceptance rate makes test-optional a strategic choice, not a reason to ignore the SAT or ACT. If your score lands in or above Williamson’s typical admitted-student range, submitting it can add a concrete academic signal alongside your trade-focused fit and preparation.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Williamson College of the Trades facts and stats
Williamson College of the Trades is a small suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 322. Williamson has an 81% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Media, PA

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Key Williamson College of the Trades application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Williamson, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes if you want a stronger score or superscore, with November likely the last retake that can arrive before the January Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Williamson is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $31,611, before financial aid, scholarships, and other costs like housing, books, and personal expenses.

Williamson’s listed cost of attendance is about $36,611, combining $31,611 in tuition and fees with $5,000 for room and board. The amount students actually pay will depend on their financial need and any scholarships or grants they receive. Families should compare the listed price with a personalized net price estimate before planning.
Student life at Williamson College of the Trades
100% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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