Hobart William Smith Colleges

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Geneva, NY
5.0 1 review

#17 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,841

Location Geneva, New York
Website hws.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#155

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, situated on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, consists of two private liberal arts institutions operating under a coordinate college system. The campus spans 320 acres of lakefront property in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, featuring a mix of Gothic and contemporary architecture. Originally founded as Hobart College for men in 1822 and William Smith College for women in 1908, the institutions now share faculty, facilities, and curriculum while maintaining distinct traditions and student organizations. The colleges offer liberal arts and sciences programs with notable strengths in environmental studies, economics, and international relations, complemented by required interdisciplinary coursework. Students reside in single-sex and coeducational residence halls across campus, and the colleges compete in NCAA Division III athletics as the Statesmen (Hobart) and Herons (William Smith).

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Ratings

Hobart William Smith Colleges is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Hobart William Smith Colleges within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1190/1385
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/32
GPA 3.55

Acceptance Rate

64%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,117

Costs for Hobart William Smith Colleges
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,117
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,713
Room and Board		$17,768
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,800
Total One Year Cost		$87,398

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$60,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

75% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hobart William Smith Colleges are Social Sciences, Ethnic Studies, and Psychology. 23% of students major in Social Sciences, 9% in Ethnic Studies, and 8% in Psychology.