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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate19.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1480
Reading & WritingMid: 725
718770
MathMid: 725
690770
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 33
3234
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
Programs (61)
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
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Source: Wikipedia