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School Notes Overview:
- Williams is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top liberal arts colleges and its faculty noted for the quality of their undergraduate teaching. Virtually all faculty members engage in important research activities that complement their strong commitment to teaching and the achievement of academic goals includes active participation of students with faculty in research.
School Overview:
Williams College
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| County | Berkshire County, MA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,008 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 33 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 53 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,094 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,972 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 9% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $5,265 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 4% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,668 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 43% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $23,616 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 24% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,206 | |
School Notes:
- Established in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Colonel Ephraim Williams, the college is private, residential, and liberal arts, with graduate programs in the history of art and in development economics. The undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students. Fraternities were phased out beginning in 1962. Coeducation was adopted in 1970.
- There are three academic divisions (humanities, sciences, social sciences), 24 departments, 33 majors, plus concentrations and special programs. The student:faculty ratio is 8:1. The academic year consists of two four-course semesters plus a one-course January term. Williamstown is located in the Berkshires in northwestern Massachusetts, 135 miles from Boston and 165 miles from New York City.
- From 50 countries and every possible background, Williams students bring a range of talents and interests unparalleled at other liberal arts colleges. In the mid-1800s, the college pioneered the concept of placing each student at the center of the education enterprise. Over the years, it has built on that philosophy, refined it, and adopted it as the guiding spirit of the college
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Another Eph men’s hoops assistant headed for Div. I (Berkshire Eagle)
posted on July 17, 2011 at 02:31:53 am
Williams College graduates its athletes every four years like clockwork. Now, men’s basketball coach Mike Maker is starting to graduate his assistants to new jobs like clockwork. -
Scholastic honors, Lamorinda Sun (Lamorinda Sun)
posted on July 15, 2011 at 07:16:14 am
David Marrs and Ginnie Daniel of Moraga, received a bachelor of arts in economics and German from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. -
College life (The Wenatchee World)
posted on July 13, 2011 at 01:15:52 pm
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Aaron Bauer of Wenatchee recently received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Williams College. -
Williamstown Youth Center’s camp to be all about ‘PLAY’ this summer (North Adams Transcript)
posted on July 8, 2011 at 07:37:35 am
Friday July 8, 2011 North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- Healthy eating and exercise will be the focus of the Williamstown Youth Center’s summer camp during the week of July 18-22. Assistant Director Michael Williams said last Friday that Williams College alumnae Kait O’Brien and Andrea Scioscia will incorporate their program, Promoting Positive Lifestyles for an Active -
SteepleCats spend the day in Williamstown with area youth (North Adams Transcript)
posted on July 8, 2011 at 07:30:23 am
Friday July 8, 2011 North Adams Transcript WILLIAMSTOWN -- Tired and weary from the previous night, members of the North Adams SteepleCats still found a way to put a smile on the faces of a handful of children from the Williams College Children’s Center on Thursday morning. On Wednesday, the SteepleCats finished their loss to Vermont at around midnight, and arrived back in North
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