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That’s probably a fair generalization. The first three are particularly successful overall, as noted above.
You would likely be able to find a great science, econ, or math education at any one, but Williams probably has the most institutional emphasis in these fields (with math standing out in particular). Based on average [url=<a href=“http://www.williams.edu/home/fast_facts/]numbers[/url”>http://www.williams.edu/home/fast_facts/]numbers[/url</a>] for 2004-2008, nearly 40% of Williams majors were in sciences, math/computer science, or economics/political economy. Note that the number of majors doesn’t necessarily correspond to the number of students, because many students double-major. I think it’s unlikely that any other NESCAC school would match that figure, though I can’t say that I’ve checked them all.
Williams may not be a fit in those regards. The distribution requirements include three courses in “Languages and the Arts”, and two courses deemed “writing intensive”.
The annual Williams-Amherst game is a big event by Division III standards, routinely drawing crowds in excess of 10,000. Other than that, not so much. Outside of football, Bowdoin-Colby hockey is big by Division III standards.</p>