Hobart William Smith Colleges Admission Requirements
- 8/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Geneva, NY
-
5.0 1 review
Hobart William Smith Colleges Admission Overview
Hobart William Smith Colleges admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1385 / ACT 28-32. Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Hobart William Smith Colleges Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Hobart William Smith Colleges
Acceptance Rate
The Hobart William Smith Colleges acceptance rate is 64%. Last year, 3,778 of 5,904 applicants were admitted. That is the 59th lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges and can you get accepted?
Hobart William Smith Colleges is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Hobart William Smith Colleges typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Hobart William Smith Colleges GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.55Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.55
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically have around a 3.55 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #43 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Hobart William Smith Colleges SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1190-1385Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
22%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 580
- Composite 1190
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 700
- Math 685
- Composite 1385
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1385) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #31 in the state of New York and #213 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1385
SAT policy
Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Hobart William Smith Colleges ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-32Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
7%25th Percentile Scores
- English 28
- Math 25
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 30
- Composite 32
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically have around a 30 ACT (mid-50 28–32) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 93rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Hobart William Smith Colleges places #21 among colleges in New York and #143 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 32
ACT policy
You may apply to Hobart William Smith Colleges without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 30.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
65% of Hobart William Smith Colleges freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
Open the Hobart William Smith Colleges chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Hobart William Smith Colleges and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Hobart William Smith Colleges is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.55 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1385); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Hobart William Smith Colleges often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191630.
GPA calculator: Hobart William Smith Colleges GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026