Williams College

Williamstown, MA
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Class of 2029
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    33 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mathematics19 faculty avg h-index 11.2 #15 of 23 in Mathematics
    Frank Morgan, Webster Atwell - Class of 1921 Professor of Mathematics, Emeritus h-index 31
    Notable: “Geometric Measure Theory. A Beginner's Guide.” (1989) · 623 citations
    Steven J. Miller, Professor of Mathematics h-index 26
    Notable: “One- and two-level densities for rational families of elliptic curves: evidence for the underlying group symmetries” (2004) · 136 citations
    Colin C. Adams, Thomas T. Read Professor of Mathematics h-index 23
    Notable: “The Knot Book: An Elementary Introduction to the Mathematical Theory of Knots” (1995) · 387 citations
    Cesar E. Silva, Hagey Family Professor of Mathematics h-index 16
    Notable: “Rank-one weak mixing for nonsingular transformations” (1997) · 46 citations
    Computer Science14 faculty avg h-index 17.5 #56 of 88 in Computer Science
    Kelly Shaw, Professor h-index 33
    Parallel architectures, including heterogeneous architectures, Internet of Things, particularly with respect to data consistency correctness, memory systems, workload characterization of emerging applications.
    Notable: “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2016” (2020) · 3,854 citations
    Stephen N. Freund, Professor h-index 28
    Es on light-weight checkers to identify defects in software, such as race conditions, atomicity errors, and specification violations. He typically teaches courses on introductory computer science, data structures and algorithms, and programming languages.
    Notable: “FastTrack” (2009) · 671 citations
    Jeannie Albrecht, Professor & Chair h-index 19
    Distributed systems and computer networks, particularly focusing on reliability and scalability achieved over the wide-area; smart homes, federated learning.
    Notable: “Finding a "Kneedle" in a Haystack: Detecting Knee Points in System Behavior” (2011) · 1,256 citations
    Aaron Williams, Associate Professor h-index 19
    Algorithms, combinatorics, computational complexity, puzzles and games, history of video games.
    Notable: “A surprisingly simple de Bruijn sequence construction” (2015) · 58 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Williams College. Williams College in Williamstown, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 8.5%, an early-round acceptance rate of 26.6%, an SAT middle 50% of 1500–1560, a class size of 487, and a yield of 43.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. #1 LAC. ED rate 26.6% vs 7.3% RD. Small classes, tutorial system.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Williams College: key admissions facts

    Williams College's overall acceptance rate is 8.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). Williams College's early-round acceptance rate is 26.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). Williams College's SAT middle-50% range is 1500–1560 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Williams College is about 3.93 (the most recent Common Data Set). Williams College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 43.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Williams College for families earning under $75,000 is about $6,398 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Williams College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Williams College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,870 per year in net price at Williams College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $41,974 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,196 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Williams College: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$3,870
    $30,001–$48,000$5,129
    $48,001–$75,000$10,196
    $75,001–$110,000$18,404
    Over $110,000$41,974
    Tuition (before aid)$72,170
    Room and board$18,240

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Williams College?

    Williams College's overall acceptance rate is 8.5%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 26.6%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Williams College?

    Admitted students at Williams College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1500–1560 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.93, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Williams College?

    Getting into Williams College is extremely difficult: it admits 8.5% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Williams College offer early decision or early action?

    Williams College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 26.6%, versus 8.5% overall.

    How much does Williams College cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Williams College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $6,398 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Williams College cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $3,870 per year in net price at Williams College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $41,974 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,196 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Williams College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.