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Williams College

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#8

Established in 1793 and located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Williams College is a private liberal arts institution. Students may choose to pursue studies in any one of 36 majors across three academic divisions—languages and the arts, social sciences, and science and mathematics. Undergraduate enrollment at Williams College is approximately 2,000 students, with a student-faculty ratio of seven to one. In 2017, Williams College ranked No. 8 in the Vault Rankings for the Best Undergraduate Schools.

Fall Applications
Deadline: January 10
Notification: April 1
Setting
Small Town
Founded
1793
Institution Type
Comprehensive Higher Education; Private, Nonprofit
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's
Student Body
48% Male / 52% Female
Total Enrollment
2,216
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,166
Admissions
Most Difficult
Average Test Scores
Among Freshmen
1501
SAT
Total
743
SAT Evidence-
Based Reading
and Writing
758
SAT
Math
34
ACT
Composite

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