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Smith College

Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, is a distinguished women’s liberal arts college committed to empowering students through rigorous academics and leadership development. With a diverse student body, Smith offers over 50 areas of study and encourages interdisciplinary exploration. The college’s open curriculum and emphasis on independent research allow students to tailor their educational experiences. Smith’s vibrant campus life and supportive community foster personal growth and lifelong connections.

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2,506
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
98%
 
Enrolled male students
2%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
100%
 
Part-time students
0%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
82%
 
Adjuncts
18%
 
Faculty Ratio
8:1
Student/teacher ratio
$61,260
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 12%
Hispanic/Latine: 12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 5%
White, non-Hispanic: 54%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 9%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
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FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 718 | 75th Percentile: 770
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 690 | 75th Percentile: 770
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 32 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 28 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT English
25th Percentile: 34 | 75th Percentile: 35

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $61,260
Fees: $308
Room: $10,655
Board: $10,655

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