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Williams College 2022-2023 Admissions: Programs, Deadlines, Requirements & FAQs

Q: WhatGPAisrequiredtobeadmittedtoWilliamsCollege?

TheacceptedundergraduateclassatWilliamsCollegehadanaveragehighschoolGPAof3.94ona4.0scale.

Q: IstheSATneededforadmissiontoWilliamsCollege?

No, SAT subject exams are not required at Williams.ACT or SAT is not mandatorybut they will be evaluated as part of our holistic admission process if submitted.

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Williams College Admissions 2022

Acceptance Rate: Williams College admissions is highly competetive with an acceptance rate of 13%. For class of 2024, 8,745 applied out of which only 1,322 got admitted to the university. Also Check: Student Reviews of Williams College.
Admission Requirement: The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Williams College was 3.94 on the 4.0 scale. Williams College requires an application fee of 65 USD (~4,700 INR) for undergraduate application and 50 USD (~3,700 INR) for graduate application.
Programs: William College is divided into three academic sectors- languages and the arts, social sciences, and science and mathematics, that encompass 25 departments, 36 majors, and several concentrations and special programs. Check: Programs at Williams College.

Highlights

Application portal	Coalition Application or Questbridge Application or Common Application
Application fees	Undergraduate:65 USD Graduate: 50 USD
Acceptance rate	13%
Mode of Payment	Online payment
Work experience	Required for Developmental Economics graduate program
Financial aid	Average of 65,000 USD a year availed by 60% international students
Standardized Test Score	SAT or ACT

Williams College Admission Deadlines

Course	Deadline
Undergraduate	Early decision: November 15 Regular decision: January 10
Graduate (History of Art)	January 5
Graduate (Developmental Economics)	December 1

Williams College International Student Admission

An international applicant follows the same application process and fulfils the same application requirements. No additional tests or forms are required for admission to the college. It does not necessarily require English Proficiency test scores for admission to the undergraduate programs. The application itself will be used to assess English language proficiency.

Where to Apply: Coalition for College; Common App, and QuestBridge
Application Fees: 65 USD
Basic Requirements:

School Report
Counsellor Recommendation
Two academic LOR
Mid-Year Report
Early Decision Agreement Form (Early Decision applicants only)
SAT or ACT test scores are optional
Scientific research abstracts, short essays and studio nor performing arts portfolios are considered supplemental
Proof of English language proficiency.
GRE scores should be sent directly to the college.
University transcripts.
GMAT also accepted for Developmental Economics.
Other required documents are course-specific and are mentioned in below sections.

Also Check:

LOR Samples	SOP Samples	Tips to Write a Resume

English Proficiency Test Requirement

Application itself will be used to assess English language proficiency. Tests like TOEFL, IELTS, etc are not required. Test scores can be submitted to the college if the applicant wishes as supplemental material and will be reviewed. The English proficiency requirements for the graduate programs are:

Test	Minimum Required Score
IELTS	overall score of 6.0
TOEFL PBT	550
TOEFL CBT	213
TOEFL iBT	79

Visa Application Requirements

F-1 Visa is needed to enter Williams College and study in USA. On the acceptance of an application, the college issues Form I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status”. The documents required for F-1 or J-1 visa applications are:

Acceptance letter to Hofstra University
Original I-20 or DS-2019
Original financial documentation (proof of financial support)
I-901 SEVIS fee receipt
Proof of ties to the home country of the applicant
Valid passport.

Also Check:

I 20 Form Guide for Indian Students	USA Student Visa Guide for Indian Students

Williams College Undergraduate Admissions

Williams College offers a liberal arts curriculum, with undergraduate courses available in around 25 academic departments and interdisciplinary programs. There are 36 majors available in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and scientific sciences.

Application Portal: Coalition Application or Questbridge Application or Common Application
Application fee: 65 USD
Admission requirements:

Official Transcripts
School Report
SAT or ACT score
Counselor LOR
Two academic LOR
Mid-Year report
Early Decision Agreement Form (for Early Decision applicants only)

Also Check: LOR to study in USA

Williams College Graduate Admissions

William College offers two masters’ programs. They are in Developmental Economics and History of Art. The History of Arts graduate program is a two-year course, whereas the Developmental economics graduate program is a one-year course.

Application Portal: University Portal
Application Fee: USD 65
Required Documents:

Completed application
The GRE score is required.
Official transcripts are required.
Proof of English proficiency.
Resume
Three letters of support
Statement of intellectual
Statement of Purpose
Writing sample
Immigration information page

At Williams College, 40% of the total graduating students complete their education with double majors. Need-based scholarships to study in USA are availed by 60% of the international students and more than 50% of the total student body in Williams College.

FAQs

Ques. What majors does Williams College offer?

Ans. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics; Computer Science; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Political Science and Government, General; Psychology, General; Mathematics are the most popular majors at Williams College.

Ques. Williams College has how many majors?

Ans. Williams College has three academic divisions: languages and the arts, social sciences, and science and mathematics, which include 25 departments, 36 majors, and various emphases and special programs.

Ques. Is Williams College a member of the Ivy League?

Ans. Williams College is not an Ivy League institution. It competes in NCAA Division III Eastern Conference Athletic Conference rather than the Division I Ivy League.

Ques. What GPA is required to be admitted to Williams College?

Ans. The accepted undergraduate class at Williams College had an average high school GPA of 3.94 on a 4.0 scale.

Ques. Is the SAT needed for admission to Williams College?

Ans. No, SAT subject exams are not required at Williams. ACT or SAT is not mandatory but they will be evaluated as part of our holistic admission process if submitted.

Ques. What are my prospects at getting admission to Williams College?

Ans. While official Class of 2024 data are yet unavailable, a peek at the Class of 2023 reveals that just 1,224 of 9,715 candidates were accepted. This indicates that Williams College has a 13 percent acceptance rate.