31%

Acceptance Rate

$41,440

Avg.Financial Aid

002209

FAFSA Code

Smith College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    www.smith.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    2,903

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a private university. Smith College was founded in the year 1871. The motto of the Smith College is Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν (Greek) and its official colors are blue with gold trim. The total enrolment stands at 2,903 (Fall 2018) students at Smith College. Around 2,531 and 363 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 285 faculty. Interestingly, Smith College has an ethnically diverse student population. At SC around 49% are white, 14% are Non-resident alien, and 12% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. And, at the university, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 100% of the students are females and 0% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Barbara Bush (Homemaker), Shelley Hack (Film Producer, Model), Julia Child (Cook, Copywriter), and Margaret Mitchell (Journalist, Novelist) in its 149 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. SC offers a total of 150 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), and NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges). The total endowment of the Smith College is around $1 billion (2019).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

Elm St

Rankings

As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. Smith College has been ranked at the 81st position among other universities by Forbes. It is to be noted that Forbes decides on the rankings of the college based on common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    31%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to SC is moderately difficult. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Smith College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at Elm St, Northampton, Massachusetts 01063. They can also call them at (413) 584-2700.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $28,123

  • Average Annual Cost

    $52,120

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $800

  • Other Fees

    $284

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $17,520

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $1,977

Total One Year Cost

$72,701

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $70,240. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($54,224), books and supplies ($800), room and boarding ($18,130), and budget for other expenses ($2,015). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

93%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$1,676

Faculty Overview

41%

Male Professors

59%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Research and Experimental Psycholog...

    78 Graduates

  • Economics

    73 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    68 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    49 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    41 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    37 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    34 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    31 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    41 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    37 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    34 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    31 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    31 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    31 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    29 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    27 Graduates

  • History

    26 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    23 Graduates

  • Education, General

    21 Graduates

  • Sociology

    21 Graduates

  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

    20 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    19 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    18 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    12 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    12 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    12 Graduates

  • Classics and Classical Languages, L...

    8 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    8 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    8 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    8 Graduates

  • Physics

    8 Graduates

  • Architecture

    7 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    7 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    6 Graduates

  • Dance

    6 Graduates

  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies

    6 Graduates

  • Music

    6 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    5 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    5 Graduates

  • Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...

    2 Graduates

  • Statistics

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,502

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Full-time / Part-time

100% / N/A

Students Gender

Male

N/A

US National: 44%

Female

100%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

47%

Unknown

6%

Black

7%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

5%

Non Resident alien

14%

Asian

9%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

72%

Out Of State

12%

In State

16%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$74,581 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

100%

Undergrads in College Housing

96%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,800/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $8,720/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$8,720/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Pioneers

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

4

Sports Club

13

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At SC, $18,130 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Smith College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $8,720 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At SC, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 0% and 100%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$46,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,798 - $19,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$195 - $197

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

69%

Average Aid Per Year

$41,440

Students Receiving Federal Grants

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,837

Students Receiving State Aid

6%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,913

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

69%

Average Aid Per Year

$39,468

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$60,746

$30K - $48K

$60,118

$48K - $75K

$54,454

$75K - $110K

$45,390

> $110K

$24,325

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$70,993,552

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,378,214

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at SC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,771, whereas the financial aid is $42,042. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,718 and institutional aid worth $42,042. At SC, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $70,993,552 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $4,378,214.

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