Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Overview

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 the school presently has around 1,684 students a year, including 1,660 undergraduates. Hobart and William Smith Colleges ensures 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.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is February 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by April 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hobart and William Smith Colleges!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Hobart and William Smith Colleges's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Hobart and William Smith Colleges students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in 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.

2022 Hobart and William Smith Colleges Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	68%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	83%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	10%
Tuition	$60,350
Percent of Need Met	86%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$52,230

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Is Hobart and William Smith Colleges a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is very difficult to get into. Around 68% of applicants get into Hobart and William Smith Colleges each year. Last year, 3,771 students applied to Hobart and William Smith Colleges and 2,546 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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

Approximately 88% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hobart and William Smith Collegescome back their sophomore year. 73% of Hobart and William Smith Colleges undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Hobart and William Smith Colleges Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 85% of graduates from Hobart and William Smith Colleges recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Hobart and William Smith Colleges directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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 2022, the total market value of Hobart and William Smith Colleges's endowment was $297.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $16,733 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Tuition 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 86% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $52,230 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $37,941 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available 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! No one should ever pay to fill out 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, does Hobart and William Smith Colleges seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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, in the suburbs of Rochester and Syracuse.

If you would like 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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