Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York
Hobart and William Smith Colleges prepare students to lead lives of consequence. A liberal arts and sciences institution, HWS is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. The faculty are nationally recognized and accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. Emerging world challenges are previewed in the classroom while critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills are honed. More than 60% of students study abroad, spurring cultural exploration and global citizenship. The Colleges’ sophisticated career services program includes a guaranteed internship with funding opportunities.
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College Highlights
CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 146 | 10-19: 194 | 20-29: 89
30-39: 21 | 40-49: 2 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 0
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 117
Hispanic/Latinx: 143
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 107
White, non-Hispanic: 1,021
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 36
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 55
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 57
TOTAL: 1,539
SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Double major
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Student-designed major
Study abroad
Teacher certification program
RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year students: 100%
Undergraduates: 87%
Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Men’s dorms
Women’s dorms
Apartments for single students
Fraternity/sorority housing
Theme housing
Admission
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA
Important
Class rank | Application Essay | Recommendation(s)
Interview | Extracurricular activities | Character/personal qualities
First generation | Volunteer work | Work experience
Considered
Standardized test scores | Talent/ability
Alumni/ae relation | Geographical residence | State residency
Racial/ethnic status | Level of applicant’s interest
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1230 | 75th Percentile: 1390
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 610 | 75th Percentile: 700
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 600 | 75th Percentile: 700
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT English
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 35
Tuition & Cost
Tuition: $61,858
Fees: $1,410
Room & Board: $17,334
Room only: $9,178
Board only: $8,156
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Contact Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Contact Admissions
www.hws.edu/admissions
admissions@hws.edu
Text: (315) 350-3291
Voice: (315) 781-3622
Campus Location
300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 781-3000