Williams College
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1340 | 1520 |
| 2017 | 1340 | 1520 |
| 2023 | 1490 | 1550 |
| 2024 | 1480 | 1550 |
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π Great Fit If You Are:
Pure learners
if you study because you love it, not just for a job, Williams is your home.
Discussion-lovers
if you live for deep conversation and tight-knit academic dialogue, this is the gold standard.
Academic adventurers
if you want tutorials, Winter Study, and professor-led explorations, few offer more.
Quiet intellectuals
if you're reflective, sincere, and donβt need flash, the culture will fit you.
Nature-anchored scholars
if the woods are your library and silence fuels your thinking, welcome home.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Urbanites
Williams is remote. No city buzz, just beauty and calm.
Pre-professionals only
if you only want career prep, this might feel too academic.
Big-network seekers
this isnβt a 30,000-student ecosystem. Itβs intimate and intentional.
STEM-only techies
sciences are strong, but not engineering or CS-heavy.
Social climbers
this place values humility and ideas, not prestige games.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
40-65Β°F (4-18Β°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
60-80Β°F (16-27Β°C)
Warm and pleasant
fall
35-65Β°F (2-18Β°C)
Cool with fall foliage
winter
10-35Β°F (-12-2Β°C)
Cold with snow
Williams College experiences four distinct seasons with cold winters and mild summers.
βοΈAverage 191 sunny days per year
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Nearby Areas
A charming small town with various dining options and shops.