Northampton,
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About Smith College
Smith College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Northampton, Massachusetts. Smith College was founded in 1871. The college enrolls around 2,873 students per year, including 2,523 undergraduates.
Smith College Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into Smith College. The acceptance rate at Smith College is 23%. In 2022, 7,269 students applied to Smith College and 1,662 were admitted.
| Smith College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 23% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 33% |
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Smith College is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, near Hartford.
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College Info
Smith College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
May 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Smith College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Smith College is May 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Smith College is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Smith College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1390 - 1500
Math SAT Range
670 - 760
Reading SAT Range
700 - 760
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
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Estimated Chance
1500 and Above
Good
1390 to 1500
Avg
1390 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Smith College students is 1415. Applicants with SAT scores of 1500 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Smith College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1390 to 1500 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1390 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Smith College.
Smith College Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Smith College is like? There are approximately 2,873 students enrolled at Smith College, including 2,523 undergraduate students and 350 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 18% percent are from MA and 82% percent of students are from other states.
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Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,873
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
23%
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Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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