Northampton, MA
Highly competitive: fewer than 21 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 32% to 20% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,597 | 1,817 | 633 | 32% |
| 2020 | 5,249 | 1,917 | 527 | 37% |
| 2021 | 6,064 | 1,814 | 676 | 30% |
| 2022 | 7,269 | 1,662 | 619 | 23% |
| 2023 | 9,869 | 1,947 | 649 | 20% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Smith College has an acceptance rate of 20% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,947 of 9,869 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 21 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,869 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 649 enrolled.
No. Smith College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 32% to 20% — it has become more selective.