Smith College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #926 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #280 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #249 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #64 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 95 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Undergraduates
- 2,506
- Graduates
- 324
- Male:Female Ratio
- 2:98
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- smith.edu
Smith College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Smith College has an acceptance rate of 20% and is among the top 5% 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 | 20% | 20% | |
| Applicants | 9,869 | 9,869 | |
| Admissions | 1,947 | 1,947 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 649 | 649 |
222 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
212 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1408
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Smith College are 1408-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
100 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Smith College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not 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 | 1525 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 340 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 339 (12%) |
| Asian | 265 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 168 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 146 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Smith College is $27,823 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 | $7,033 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,382 |
| $48-75K | $12,149 |
| $75-110K | $17,628 |
| $110K+ | $39,722 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fee in-district | $308 | |
| Fee in-state | $308 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $308 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,478 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,310 |
| Room charge | $10,655 |
| Meal charge | $10,655 |
Smith College majors
Smith College has granted 622 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 130 master's across 6 programs, and 13 doctorate degrees in Social Work. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Smith College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 108 | 13 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 63 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 45 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 42 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | ||
| Data Science, General | 30 | ||
| Computer Science | 29 | ||
| Neuroscience | 28 | ||
| Engineering Science | 25 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 24 | ||
| Sociology, General | 20 | ||
| Biochemistry | 18 | ||
| Education, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 18 | ||
| Women's Studies | 18 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 14 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Architectural Studies | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 7 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 7 | ||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Comparative Literature | 5 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Astronomy | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 2 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | ||
| Portuguese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 622 | 130 | 13 |
Smith College has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 100% | 90% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Smith College has published 10,394 scientific papers with 226,648 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 113 | 983 |
| 1993 | 89 | 880 |
| 1994 | 116 | 968 |
| 1995 | 118 | 986 |
| 1996 | 116 | 1206 |
| 1997 | 115 | 1268 |
| 1998 | 144 | 1341 |
| 1999 | 159 | 1600 |
| 2000 | 168 | 1902 |
| 2001 | 153 | 2122 |
| 2002 | 141 | 2885 |
| 2003 | 187 | 3100 |
| 2004 | 192 | 3471 |
| 2005 | 194 | 3759 |
| 2006 | 214 | 4351 |
| 2007 | 246 | 4902 |
| 2008 | 239 | 4944 |
| 2009 | 247 | 5768 |
| 2010 | 262 | 6708 |
| 2011 | 290 | 7645 |
| 2012 | 277 | 8257 |
| 2013 | 260 | 8976 |
| 2014 | 236 | 9935 |
| 2015 | 272 | 9759 |
| 2016 | 291 | 10080 |
| 2017 | 310 | 10250 |
| 2018 | 306 | 11583 |
| 2019 | 332 | 12326 |
| 2020 | 405 | 14098 |
| 2021 | 303 | 15232 |
| 2022 | 313 | 13734 |
| 2023 | 301 | 13872 |
| 2024 | 260 | 13276 |
Smith College alumni
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
- Occupations
- literary editormodelwritersocialitejournalist
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis was an American writer, book editor, and socialite who served as the first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of president John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared herself to the American public with her devotion to her family, dedication to the historic preservation of the White House, the campaigns she led to preserve and restore historic landmarks and architecture along with her interest in American history, culture, and arts. During her lifetime, she was regarded as an international icon for her unique fashion choices, and her work as a cultural ambassador of the United States made her very popular globally.
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Sylvia Plath
- Enrolled in Smith College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in literary studies
- Occupations
- essayistwriterautobiographerchildren's writernovelist
- Biography
-
Sylvia Plath was an American poet and author. She is credited with advancing the genre of confessional poetry and is best known for The Colossus and Other Poems (1960), Ariel (1965), and The Bell Jar, a semi-autobiographical novel published shortly before her suicide in 1963. The Collected Poems was published in 1981, which included previously unpublished works. For this collection Plath was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1982, making her the fourth to receive this honor posthumously.
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Barbara Bush
- Occupations
- politicianpresident
- Biography
-
Barbara Bush was First Lady of the United States from 1989 to 1993, as the wife of the 41st president of the United States, George H. W. Bush. Previously, she had been Second Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, and founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Among her children are George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, and Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida. She and Abigail Adams are the only two women to be the wife of one U.S. president and the mother of another. At the time she became First Lady, she was the second oldest woman to hold the position, behind only Anna Harrison, who never lived in the capital. Bush was generally popular as First Lady, recognized for her apolitical grandmotherly image.
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Nancy Reagan
- Occupations
- film actorpoliticiantelevision actorstage actorlawyer
- Biography
-
Nancy Reagan was an American film actress who was the first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, as the second wife of President Ronald Reagan.
General info
| Alternative names | SC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Motto | In Virtue Knowledge |
| Colors | white, blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,296 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Elm St Northampton, Massachusetts, 01063 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 30,000 |
| Phone | 4135842700 |