Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Astronomy and Astrophysics)
STEM Course
4 years
full time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$64,540/Yr
$64,540 /Yr
- Astronomy at Williams College spans the very old and the very new. The Hopkins Observatory is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in the United States and houses the earliest telescope by the famous maker Alvan Clark, whose company ultimately made the still-largest refracting telescope. At the same time, current astronomy faculty and students carry out research with some of the world’s most advanced telescopes.
- The Department offers courses for both majors and non-majors. Many astronomy courses take advantage of on-campus observing facilities that include a 24-inch computer-controlled telescope with CCD detectors for imaging and spectroscopy, along with our computer network for image processing. Specialized telescopes for observing the Sun are adjacent.
- Students interested in majoring may choose either to be an Astrophysics major, administered jointly with the Physics Department or an Astronomy major.
- The Astrophysics major will be elected by students who plan graduate study in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field, and also can be elected by those interested in a wide variety of careers. This major emphasizes the description of the universe and its constituents in terms of physical processes.
- The Astronomy major is designed for students with an interest in learning about many aspects of modern astronomy, but who might not have planned to undertake the more physics-intensive. The Astronomy major is particularly suitable for students who seek a coherent course of study in astronomy, but who do not intend to pursue it in graduate school. It is also appropriate as a second major for students majoring in another field. The Astronomy major emphasizes understanding the observed properties of the physical systems that comprise the known universe, from the Sun and solar system to the evolution of stars and star clusters to the Milky Way Galaxy to external galaxies and clusters of galaxies.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
| Application Decision Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $64540 (USD 64540) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15000 (USD 15000) |
| Total Cost | $15000 (USD 15000) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $59350 (USD 59350) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- School Report
- Mid-Year Report (Due February 26* or for schools on a trimester, when 2nd-trimester grades are available)
- All students applying for entry at Williams in fall 2021, 2022, or 2023 may choose whether to submit SAT/ACT exam results. Regardless, their application will be reviewed in a thorough, student-centered, holistic admission process.
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If a student’s first language or the language of academic instruction isn't English, we'll use their application as an assessment of your English proficiency. Williams doesn't require students to take a proficiency exam like the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo, but William’s happy to review scores from those tests if students would like to submit them.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Important Dates
| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| B.C.S | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
| B.A History | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
| B.A Global Studies | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
| B.A Anthropology and Sociology | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
| B.S Physics | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
| B.A Art History and Studio Art | Early Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Nov 2023) Application Decision Deadline (15th Dec 2023) Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (9th Jan 2024) Application Decision Deadline (1st Apr 2024) |
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