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Acceptance Rate History
Williams College
MA · Current rate: 10%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.99% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 8.5% | 15,321 | 1,302 |
| 2021 | 8.83% | 12,452 | 1,099 |
| 2020 | 15.12% | 8,744 | 1,322 |
| 2019 | 12.6% | 9,715 | 1,224 |
| 2018 | 12.97% | 9,560 | 1,240 |
| 2017 | 14.58% | 8,593 | 1,253 |
| 2016 | 17.61% | 6,985 | 1,230 |
| 2015 | 17.61% | 6,883 | 1,212 |
| 2014 | 19.32% | 6,316 | 1,220 |
| 2013 | 17.02% | 7,069 | 1,203 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Williams College's acceptance rate has decreased from 17.0% in 2013 to 10.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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