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Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts 01063

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Highly selective — known for biology

Smith College is a private institution in Northampton with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1480, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,027 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,181.

Established
1871
Motto
Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν
Type
Private liberal arts women's college

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20%Acceptance
1480SAT Avg
2,501Students
8:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$64,027Earnings 10yr
$26,181Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Smith College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate19.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 725
718770
MathMid: 725
690770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

19.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1480

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$61,568
Room & Board$21,310
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$82,134
Average Net Price$26,181
Median Debt at Graduation$17,550
Monthly Payment (10yr)$186

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,033
$30–48K$9,382
$48–75K$12,149
$75–110K$17,628
$110K+$39,722

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,181

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,501
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 5%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 10%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 13%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.7%
Freshman Retention92.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,731
8 Years$57,322
10 Years$64,027

Rankings

Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#27

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from MA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
81 mi(140 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
132 mi(229 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
210 mi(364 min)

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