A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Williams are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Williams College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Williams has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,047
|
| Women |
1,175
|
Williams serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 87% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
14%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168342 IPEDS survey data for Williams College.