Williams College
Williamstown,
MA
•4-Year Private•
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Williams College students' favorite campus traditions are Mountain Day, Winter Carnival and Claiming Williams.
Williams College Housing
This table offers information on housing at Williams College.
| Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Housing | Yes | Required for junior |
| Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
| Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
| Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
| Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 93% |
| Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | 2,118 |
| Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | – |
| Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Williams College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Williams College students live on campus. In 2023, 93% of undergrads at Williams College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 7.3% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Williams College. There are 2,118 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,152 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.
Williams College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
Williams College Athletics
At Williams College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Williams College:
| Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skiing (Cross Country) | √ | √ | NCAA Division 1 | NCAA Division 1 | – | – |
| Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Ice Hockey | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Lacrosse | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Skiing (Downhill) | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Crew | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
| Badminton | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Equestrian Sports | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Fencing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Rugby | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Sailing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Ultimate Frisbee | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Water Polo | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
| Squash | – | – | Intercollegiate Sport | Intercollegiate Sport | – | – |
Safety at Williams College
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Williams College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Williams campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.
Williams offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Plan a Visit to Williams College
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Williams Students
52%
Women48%
Men97%
Full Time1%
Part Time16%
In State84%
Out-of-StateEthnicity
48%
14%
13%
9%
8%
5%
4%
0.05%
Undergraduate Students
2,152
Non-Resident / International Students
187
Graduate Students
53
Williams Campus Services
Student Services
- Counseling
- Health Clinic
- Women's Center
- Veterans Affairs
- Career Planning
- Alumni Networking
- ESL
Campus Security
- Late-Night Transport / Escort
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
- 24-Hour Security Patrol
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Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,205
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
8%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 9
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