Hobart and William Smith Colleges

It is very difficult to get into Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The college admitted 68% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,771 applications received in 2023, 2,546 students were offered admission.

Check in with Hobart and William Smith Colleges's admissions department for more information on applying.

Students who apply to Hobart and William Smith Colleges for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Hobart and William Smith Colleges's admissions stats.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Mean SAT Score	1275
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	10%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	7%
Waitlist	Yes

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 1
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is 83%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 68%. Last year, Hobart and William Smith Colleges admitted 182 of the 218 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Hobart and William Smith Colleges Admissions

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Transferring to Hobart and William Smith Colleges

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In 2022, Hobart and William Smith Colleges waitlisted 176 students and 155 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 3 eventually were offered a spot.

What Does Hobart and William Smith Colleges Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

What does Hobart and William Smith Colleges consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Hobart and William Smith Colleges for more information on admission factors.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Application Requirements

To apply to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Hobart and William Smith Colleges's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

Students admitted to Hobart and William Smith Colleges have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31% submitted a class rank. At Hobart and William Smith Colleges 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 65% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Hobart and William Smith Colleges, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20%
3.75 and 3.99	17%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	19%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Hobart and William Smith Colleges directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 10% of Hobart and William Smith Colleges's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

To be competitive with other Hobart and William Smith Colleges applicants, you should aim to earn between 1170 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Hobart and William Smith Colleges 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Hobart and William Smith Colleges student is 1275.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Hobart and William Smith Colleges students scored 690 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Hobart and William Smith Colleges students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, you should strive to earn between 28 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hobart and William Smith Colleges's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hobart and William Smith Colleges students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

More Information on Transferring to Hobart and William Smith Colleges

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Hobart and William Smith Colleges during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Does Hobart and William Smith Colleges accept transfer credits?

✅ Hobart and William Smith Colleges accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hobart and William Smith Colleges accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Hobart and William Smith Colleges accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Hobart and William Smith Colleges accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

❌ No, Hobart and William Smith Colleges is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Hobart and William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate?

✅ Hobart and William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate is 68%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

✅ Hobart and William Smith Colleges's early decision acceptance rate was 83% in 2021.

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