Hobart William Smith Colleges: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2069 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #568 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #518 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 221 | In New York State |
| #548 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,559
- Graduates
- 48
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- hws.edu
Hobart William Smith Colleges Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hobart William Smith Colleges has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 66% | 71% |
| Applicants | 5,082 | 2,539 | 2,451 |
| Admissions | 3,475 | 1,668 | 1,751 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 438 | 222 | 212 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hobart William Smith Colleges are 1210-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hobart William Smith Colleges are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1051 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 150 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 58 (4%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hobart William Smith Colleges is $34,259 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,352 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,523 |
| $48-75K | $19,653 |
| $75-110K | $22,959 |
| $110K+ | $40,907 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,350 | $26,583 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,350 | $26,583 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,350 | $26,583 |
| Fee in-district | $1,375 | $875 |
| Fee in-state | $1,375 | $875 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,375 | $875 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,730 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,910 |
| Room charge | $8,955 |
| Meal charge | $7,955 |
Hobart William Smith Colleges majors
Hobart William Smith Colleges has granted 464 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 25 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hobart William Smith Colleges.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | 59 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 57 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | |
| Environmental Studies | 34 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |
| History, General | 27 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 20 | |
| Writing, General | 19 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 9 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Dance, General | 6 | |
| Education, General | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Russian Studies | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| African Studies | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 464 | 25 |
Hobart William Smith Colleges has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 70% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hobart William Smith Colleges has published 2,292 scientific papers with 41,912 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29 | 98 |
| 1992 | 30 | 85 |
| 1993 | 30 | 98 |
| 1994 | 32 | 155 |
| 1995 | 28 | 121 |
| 1996 | 36 | 151 |
| 1997 | 17 | 147 |
| 1998 | 29 | 220 |
| 1999 | 17 | 172 |
| 2000 | 29 | 242 |
| 2001 | 25 | 256 |
| 2002 | 31 | 293 |
| 2003 | 42 | 383 |
| 2004 | 51 | 384 |
| 2005 | 42 | 438 |
| 2006 | 44 | 515 |
| 2007 | 45 | 641 |
| 2008 | 57 | 697 |
| 2009 | 67 | 899 |
| 2010 | 57 | 1080 |
| 2011 | 52 | 1077 |
| 2012 | 58 | 1180 |
| 2013 | 57 | 1362 |
| 2014 | 86 | 1499 |
| 2015 | 93 | 1501 |
| 2016 | 92 | 1856 |
| 2017 | 144 | 2007 |
| 2018 | 100 | 2727 |
| 2019 | 123 | 2702 |
| 2020 | 121 | 3754 |
| 2021 | 120 | 4992 |
| 2022 | 99 | 4556 |
| 2023 | 81 | 4158 |
Hobart William Smith Colleges alumni
-
Brad Falchuk
- Enrolled in Hobart William Smith Colleges
- 1989-1993 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- executive producerwritershowrunnertelevision producertelevision director
- Biography
-
Bradley Douglas Falchuk is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is best known for co-creating with Ryan Murphy the television series Glee, American Horror Story, Scream Queens, and Pose. He was also a writer and executive producer for Nip/Tuck and is married to actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Christopher McDonald
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorvoice actorcharacter actor
- Biography
-
Christopher McDonald is an American film, television, theatre and voice actor.
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Christian Camargo
- Occupations
- film directorstage actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Christian Camargo is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Brian Moser in the Showtime drama Dexter, Michael Corrigan in the Netflix drama House of Cards, and Eleazar in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Parts 1 and 2.
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Abigail Johnson
- Occupations
- chief executive officerbusiness executivebusinessperson
- Biography
-
Abigail Pierrepont Johnson is an American billionaire businesswoman, and the granddaughter of late Edward C. Johnson II, the founder of Fidelity Investments. Since 2014, Johnson has been president and chief executive officer (CEO) of American investment firm Fidelity Investments (FMR), and chair of its former sister company Fidelity International (FIL). Fidelity was founded by her grandfather Edward C. Johnson II. Her father, Edward C. "Ned" Johnson III, remained chair emeritus of FMR until his death in March 2022. As of March 2013, the Johnson family owned a 49% stake in the privately-held company, with Johnson herself holding an estimated 24.5%. She is a board member of Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
General info
| Alternative names | HWS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1822 |
| Motto | Preparing Students to Lead Lives of Consequence |
| Colors | purple, green |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 531 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 337 Pulteney Street Geneva, New York, 14456 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 3157813000 |