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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 7:1
Full-Time Student Population 2,087
Part-Time Student Population 33
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 275
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 48
Total FT Faculty 275
Faculty with Terminal Degree 97%
Average Faculty Salary $104,627
Full-Time Retention Rate 98%
Graduation Rate 96%
Programs/Majors Offered 35
Average Course Load 4 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 73%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 23%
  • 50 or More Students: 4%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

True, you have to work hard at Williams, and As are hard to get, but the amount of personal attention and the quality of instruction make every bead of sweat worth it. Williams professors are accessible, articulate, and extremely erudite. Whatever their specific field, they share a commitment to encourage students to explore and learn, both within and beyond the classroom. Williams professors are also willing to devote whatever time necessary to help a student learn.

While the workload does vary with separate departments, students are constantly challenged to improve their skills and obtain new ones, as well. They are also encouraged to share these achievements with others. Professors allow for each student to have his or her own style of learning, and they are supportive of everyone’s individual learning process. Students have to work hard, but they enjoy help and inspiration from their professors every step of the way.

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Academics at Williams College

rammy

'11

Political Science and Government

5.0
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Awesome

Professors cater to students' needs, open their doors all the time for people to stop by and ask questions, and seem to care deeply about intellectual enrichment.

Sep 26, 2011

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Jaguar7

'14

English

5.0
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English

The English department at Williams is phenomenal, offering numerous courses in comparative literature, criticism, and literary histories. In addition, there are many gateway courses offered in which the critical, analytic methods used in English classes are applied to other subjects. For example, I took an English class which studied contemporary fiction of the environment after the 1970s. All of the professors are extremely approachable and accessible, allowing me to receive some of the strongest recommendations I have ever had for internships.

Jul 13, 2011

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jluning

'14

Philosophy

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Super Small Classes, Lots of Attention

Williams College is fantastic at creating very small classes, which can be frustrating at times in that it makes desirable classes difficult to get into, but once you're there you truly appreciate it. Professors are fantastic and go above and beyond to help the students, and sometimes there are also TAs that help as well. There are lots of seminar-type classes and even time set aside for discussion in larger lectures usually. Class time is really a necessary part of the education, as it really pulls together and establishes the material.

Jun 21, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: No
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit or class placement
IB Test Score Requirements Scores of 5, 6, or 7 with particular attention paid to higher subject scores
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 4%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 5%
  • English Language Studies: 5%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 4%
Special Study Options Study abroad
Best Places to Study Schow Library
Did You Know?

The first African American student to graduate from Williams graduated in 1889.

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Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Major: American Studies - Arts in Context

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