Smith Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 21.00%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1490. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $65,178
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Smith:
- Total Enrollment: 2,857
- 2,549 Undergraduate, 308 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 1.5% men, 98.5% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 89%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 61 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Smith Overview
Smith College (Smith) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Northampton, MA. It is a women's college. Smith College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Smith's tuition & fees is $65,178 for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $57,028.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,857 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).
Smith's acceptance rate is 21.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.44%. The median SAT score is 1490 and the ACT score is 34.
Smith ranked 33rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 14th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Smith College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Smith College is $65,178. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $64,870.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,000 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $68,693.
| Undergraduate | $65,178 |
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| Graduate | $64,870 |
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| Undergraduate | $69,000 |
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| Graduate | $68,693 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Smith College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Smith
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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