Geneva, NY
Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 57% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,426 | 2,264 | 460 | 66% |
| 2020 | 3,931 | 2,431 | 391 | 62% |
| 2021 | 3,752 | 2,530 | 367 | 67% |
| 2022 | 5,082 | 3,475 | 438 | 68% |
| 2023 | 5,560 | 3,185 | 462 | 57% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,686 of 2,742 women and 1,392 of 2,662 men were admitted.
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 | Required |
| 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
Hobart William Smith Colleges has an acceptance rate of 57% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,185 of 5,560 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 57 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,560 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 462 enrolled.
No. Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 57% — it has become more selective.