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Smith College

Northampton, MA

Private

University

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Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, is one of the largest women’s colleges in the United States. With a rich history, an open liberal arts curriculum, and a heavy emphasis on scholarship, Smith is dedicated to educating well-rounded, conscientious, and driven women.

2,830
Students
20%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
2,506
Classification
University
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
Website

While it was founded over 150 years ago, Smith College has continually adapted to meet the changing needs of its students. The college boasts about its campus being a classroom: on-site museums, botanical gardens, and libraries reflect Smith’s dedication to learning both in and out of class. Emphasis on service, sustainability, generosity, and entrepreneurship ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to the world. Smith College is also part of The Five Colleges consortium. Students are welcome to take classes at Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire College, and UMass Amherst.

Admissions

Do you have the credentials necessary to get into Smith College?

20% acceptance rate
Very Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
1425
Testing
Test Optional
Average High School GPA
3.97
Application Deadlines
Regular Application Deadline
January 15
Early Decision / Early Action?
Yes

The most important factors Smith College considers when admitting students are:

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities

Financials

See what it costs to attend Smith College.

$ 86,027
Overall list price
$ 27,823
Average net price
$ 86,027
Merit Price™
Very Stingy
Merit Meter™

Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Smith College?

Town
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Cloudy

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Smith College.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
75%
4-year grad rate
90%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Smith are:

  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Political Science and Government, General

Demographics

Who attends Smith College?

No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
2,830
Women
98%
Men
2%

Housing

What's it like living at Smith College?

$21,310
Room & Board
97
%
Students on campus

FAQs

What GPA is needed to get into Smith College?

The average GPA of the most recently accepted class was 3.97.

How much does Smith College cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $86,027 to attend Smith.

How many people attend Smith College?

2,830 people attend Smith. 2,506 are undergraduate students and 324 are graduate students.

Where is Smith College located?

Smith College is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is in a Town environment.

Can I get into Smith College with a 3.5 GPA?

In the most recent class of admissions, 100% of students submitted a 3.5 GPA or higher.

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