Overview
Smith College is an all-female liberal arts institution in western Massachusetts and the largest all-women’s college in the country. The biggest school among the Seven Sisters Colleges, Smith offers degrees and certificates in over 50 areas of study and also features a coeducational program at the graduate level. Additionally, Smith is part of the Five Colleges consortium which permits students to take classes and participate in student exchanges at nearby Mount Holyoke, Amherst, Hampshire, and UMass. For new students, Smith’s First Year Experience program schedules a number of exclusive social experiences on and off campus as well as trips to Boston.
Acceptance Rate:
20%
Average Net Price:
$28,422
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1415
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $65,178 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $65,178 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $22,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$54,311
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,304
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$52,805
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2951
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,304
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$92,986,440
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$16,168,389
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
14%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,483
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
Students receiving federal loans
13%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,137
Average Other Loans Per Year
$28,002
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Women’s College
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
9869
Students Applied
33%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
41
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | January 15 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | |
| Other | January 1 | February 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1415
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,830
Total Number of Undergrads
2,506
0
100
85%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
54
Faculty Overview
0
100
98%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
69
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
120
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
95%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
98%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Pioneers
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Smith College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,100
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Springfield
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Smith College
Harvard University
Johnson & Johnson
IBM
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
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