Smith College
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$53,940
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About Smith College
Smith College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Northampton, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,183, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 37%. The college offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 87%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,940.
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- #4 Ranked in Best Women's Colleges in 2023
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
37% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards87% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
7:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Hispanic
13%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Asian
9%
Black
7%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
98%
Socio-economic diversity
18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $53,940 | $53,940 |
Graduate | $53,940 | $53,940 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $800 |
On-campus room and board | $18,760 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,058 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,416 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,058 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $10,474 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $75,558 | $75,558 |
Off-campus without family | $65,214 | $65,214 |
Off-campus with family | $65,214 | $65,214 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
54%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
67%
Pell Grant
18%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$37k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Portuguese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Data Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Jewish/Judaic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Jewish/Judaic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Jewish/Judaic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
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