Smith College

Northampton, MA

Smith College

Northampton, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$63,920

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
700
75th
760
25th
670
75th
36
25th
34
75th
32
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31
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undergraduateRatios

NA%

male

100%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

22%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,662
Declined 5,607
Total Received 7,269
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Private

2,523

undergraduate students

350

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1871, Smith College is a private four-year liberal arts college for women that is known for its rigorous academic programs, its strong focus on social justice, and its beautiful campus located in the Pioneer Valley. It is located on a 147-acre campus in Northampton, Massachusetts—20 miles from Springfield.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,873
Established in 1871
Coeducational Women Only
Religious affiliation Other

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147-acre campus in Northampton (population: 28,593), 20 miles from Springfield. Served by bus; major airport serves Hartford, CT (35 miles); train serves Springfield. School operates transportation to consortium schools, local shopping malls, and local businesses. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Smith College
10 Elm Street
Northampton, MA
01063

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
94%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
75%
Top 1/4
96%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
700
75th
760
25th
670
75th
36
25th
34
75th
32
25th
27
75th
34
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Very Selective

22%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,662
Declined 5,607
Total Received 7,269

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

74%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$47,628

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $61,568
Housing $10,655
Food $10,655
Additional fees $2,352
Books & supplies $800
Total $86,030
Average Financial Aid - $47,628
Total with Avg. Aid $38,402

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,628,219
State $761,659
Institutional $71,655,272
Other external $1,128,871
Total $77,174,021

Non-need-based

Federal $124,619
State
Institutional $4,181,762
Other external $742,149
Total $5,048,530

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 221-2579
F: 413 585-2566
sfs@smith.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astronomy yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Comparative Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Dance, General yes yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Science yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Jewish/Judaic Studies yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medieval and Renaissance Studies yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Portuguese Language and Literature yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

2,873

total students

12%

in-state

88%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

2,523
students

Female
100%
2,522

Male
0%
1

12%

350
students

Female
85%
299

Male
15%
51

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

2,518
students

Female
100%
2,517

Male
0%
1

0%

5
students

Female
100%
5

Male
0%
0

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Student Break-down

14%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
50%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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