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Overview

Smith College
Location Northampton, MA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,873
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #68
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website smith.edu
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Costs

Smith College
Tuition (In State) $58,480
Tuition (Out of State) $58,480
Room & Board $20,340
Avg Net Price $30,790
Avg Grant Aid $49,109
% Receiving Grant Aid 64%

Admission

Smith College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,269
Admitted 1,662
Acceptance Rate 22.9%
Enrolled % 37.2%
Avg High School GPA 4.0
Typical High School Grades A/A+
Admissions Standards Exceptional
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 31/34
SAT Range 1370/1520
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Smith College
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (22%)
  • Foreign Languages (12%)
  • Biology (10%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (9%)
  • Ethnic Studies (9%)

Outcomes

Smith College
Graduation Rate 85%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $48,900
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $19,000
Median Loan Payment $196

Diversity

Smith College
% Men 2%
% Women 98%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 45%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 14%
% Unknown Race 8%

Students

Smith College
% In-State 11%
% Out-of-State 76%

Campus

Smith College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/