Wait List Acceptance Rate

Williams College's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 1.8%, with 35 out of 1,970 wait-listed applicants gaining admission. This contrasts sharply with the previous year (2023), where only 1 applicant was accepted from 929 wait-listed students, resulting in a mere 0.1% acceptance rate. Historical data reveals significant volatility; in 2022, no applicants were admitted (0%), while the Class of 2025 saw a much higher acceptance rate of 8.6% from 846 offers. The trends indicate an unpredictable wait list process at Williams, emphasizing the necessity for applicants to have alternative plans.