Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Geneva, New York. Hobart and William Smith Colleges was founded in 1822 and now enrolls around 1,833 students a year, including 1,824 undergrads. Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers housing for up to 1,860 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 100% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hobart and William Smith Colleges! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Hobart and William Smith Colleges's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hobart and William Smith Colleges students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Hobart and William Smith Colleges has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Hobart and William Smith Colleges has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Hobart and William Smith Colleges for Fall 2022 is February 1.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by April 1.

2021 Hobart and William Smith Colleges Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	62%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	82%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	33%
Tuition	$58,990

Is Hobart and William Smith Colleges a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Around 62% of applicants get into Hobart and William Smith Colleges each year. Last year, 3,940 students applied to Hobart and William Smith Colleges and 2,437 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, around 80% return for their sophomore year. Around 77% of students who started at Hobart and William Smith Colleges earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Hobart and William Smith Colleges Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 85% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $220.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Hobart and William Smith Colleges spends about $17,745 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Hobart and William Smith Colleges meets 84% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges full-time are awarded $50,793 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $58,143 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Based on this information, how does Hobart and William Smith Colleges sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Hobart and William Smith Colleges a good school for you?

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Where is Hobart and William Smith Colleges Located?

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is located in the small town setting of Geneva, New York, less than an hour from Rochester and Syracuse.

If you want to see Hobart and William Smith Colleges for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Geneva, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greater Rochester International.

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