Williams College Acceptance Rate
Williamstown, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,465
- Admitted
- 1,145
- Yield
- 47.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Williams College's acceptance rate has fallen from 19.3% in 2014–15 to 10% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,316 to 11,465 (+82%) over that period.
Its 10% rate makes Williams College more selective than about 98% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
Williams College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 47.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,316 | 1,220 | 19.3% | 546 |
| 2015–16 | 6,883 | 1,212 | 17.6% | 551 |
| 2016–17 | 6,985 | 1,230 | 17.6% | 553 |
| 2017–18 | 8,593 | 1,253 | 14.6% | 548 |
| 2018–19 | 9,560 | 1,240 | 13% | 533 |
| 2019–20 | 9,715 | 1,224 | 12.6% | 546 |
| 2020–21 | 8,744 | 1,322 | 15.1% | 482 |
| 2021–22 | 12,452 | 1,099 | 8.8% | 574 |
| 2022–23 | 15,321 | 1,302 | 8.5% | 577 |
| 2023–24 | 11,465 | 1,145 | 10% | 541 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,828 | 587 | 10.1% |
| Men | 5,195 | 519 | 10% |
| Another gender | 442 | 39 | 8.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 730–770 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 740–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 18% |
How Williams College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Williams College's acceptance rate?
Williams College's acceptance rate is 10% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,145 admitted of 11,465 applicants).
Is Williams College test optional?
Williams College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Williams College?
Williams College received 11,465 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,145.
What SAT score do you need for Williams College?
Admitted students at Williams College typically scored 730–770 on SAT Reading/Writing and 740–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Williams College getting harder to get into?
Williams College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 19.3% in 2014–15 to 10% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.williams.edu/.