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William James College
Newton, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 15% · Women 85% |
| Total students | 951 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 56% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 77% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 86% |
| Students per faculty member | 3 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 63%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $1,310IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)About 11 miles away |
| Town population | 89,044Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | BostonAbout 10 miles away |
| Typical weather | 28°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Jamaica Plain, MA, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 166717
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: health professions
- Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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