Smith College

Smith College Overview

Smith College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Northampton, Massachusetts. Smith College was founded in 1871 and now enrolls around 2,504 students a year, including 2,183 undergrads. Smith College offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Smith College! Love music or performing?

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

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

Learn more about life at Smith College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is January 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by March 30.

Is Smith College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Smith College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Smith College

It is very difficult to get into Smith College. Around 37% of applicants get into Smith College each year. Out of 5,249 applications received in 2021, 1,917 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Smith College

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.

About 77% of students who start at Smith College return for their second year of college.Smith College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 87%. 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 Outlook Smith College 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.

Check with Smith College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Smith College

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. Smith College meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $40,765 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $22,162 in student loans per borrower. 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 aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

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

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Where is Smith College?

Smith College is located in the small town setting of Northampton, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you want to see Smith College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Northampton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Smith College and Northampton are like without leaving home.

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