Williams College

Williams College is a private, liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Known for its emphasis on undergraduate education, it consistently ranks among the nation's best liberal arts colleges.

Overview

Founded in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Ephraim Williams, a colonel in the Massachusetts militia who died in the Battle of Lake George, Williams College is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts. The college’s 450-acre campus is nestled in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts and offers a comprehensive range of majors in arts, sciences and humanities. Williams College is often featuring among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States and is known for its student-faculty interaction and for the strong role it plays in its students' lives. The college has an extensive program that conserves energy and recycles a vast percentage of its waste. It houses the largest collection of British Art outside the U.K and has several other museums and art centers.