Williams College
Williams College is a highly selective private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Known for its Oxford-style tutorial system, close faculty collaboration, and all-grant financial aid policy, Williams offers a rigorous undergraduate education in a picturesque rural setting.
Acceptance rate
7.4%
Undergrad enrollment
2,068
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$65
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early DecisionEarly Decision | November 15, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision Financial Aid | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 5, 2027 |
| Financial AidRegular Decision Financial Aid | January 5, 2027 |
| TransferTransfer Deadline | March 3, 2027 |
| Financial AidTransfer Financial Aid | March 3, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Williams does not require a writing supplement. However, some students feel they do their best writing in an academic essay rather than a narrative piece. If you are interested in submitting an example of your academic writing, please submit a paper on any topic of your choice. It need not be graded, and may be an in-class handwritten assignment. We ask that you include a description of the assignment or prompt. Please do not submit lab reports. You can submit this optional writing supplement using any of the online application platforms.