PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Smith College

📍 Northampton, Massachusetts🏛️ Urban Setting👥 2,544 Undergrads🔗 www.smith.edu

Overview

Smith College is an small private non-profit research university in Northampton, Massachusetts. It enrolls about 2,544 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 21%. Graduates earn a median of $64,027 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

21%

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,500

720–760

Net Price

$27,579

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

89%

Retention

94%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$64,027

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

21.0%

SAT Average

1,500

ACT Composite

32–35

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200720 – 760 (mid 50%)800

Math

200700 – 780 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

132 – 35 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$65,178

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$65,178

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$86,030

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$27,579

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$1,363
$30,001 – $48,000	$3,737
$48,001 – $75,000	$6,559
$75,001 – $110,000	$11,750
$110,001 +	$40,477

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

14.1%

Academics & Programs

Smith College offers programs across 17 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Social Sciences

15.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

13.0%

Psychology

10.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.1%

Engineering

6.5%

Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies

6.3%

Physical Sciences

6.3%

English Language & Literature

5.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

89%

On-Time (4yr)

70%

Retention (FT)

94%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,731

8 years

$57,322

10 years

$64,027

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

91.9%

White

89.5%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

50.4%

Black or African American

5.1%

Asian

9.2%

Hispanic / Latino

12.2%

Two or more races

6.5%

International

13.7%

Gender

Women

100.0%

Men

0.0%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smith College hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 21%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1500.

How much does Smith College cost?

In-state tuition is $65,178, and out-of-state is $65,178. Average net price after financial aid is $27,579.

What is Smith College known for?

Most popular programs include Social Sciences, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Smith College?

The 6-year graduation rate is 89%, and 94% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.