First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 14, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: williams.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 76 |
| Computer Science | 56 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 50 |
| English Language and Literature | 37 |
| Mathematics | 29 |
| Art/Art Studies | 28 |
| History | 26 |
| Experimental Psychology | 23 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 13 |
| Political Science and Government | 12 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 12 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 11 |
| Statistics | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Comparative Literature | 6 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Astrophysics | 5 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 4 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Williams College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #16 for Statisticsof 50 colleges
- #18 for Economicsof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Pittsfield, MA
128,726 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Albany International (ALB)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.3 of 20
Elevation
696 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
52.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,670 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts5 mi
- Bennington College14 mi
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute24 mi
- Russell Sage College25 mi
- Siena College28 mi
- University at Albany32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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