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Smith College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,519
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 30%
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 91%

Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Smith College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Smith College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Smith College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Smith College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

29.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,114

Cost of attendance at Smith College in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,114

Cost of attendance at Smith College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Smith College received on average $44,108 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$44,108
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 99 19% $5,156 $510,426
Other Federal Grant 307 58% $3,535 $1,085,122
State Grant/Scholarships 23 4% $2,348 $54,009
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 369 70% $41,021 $15,136,766
Total Grant & Scholarships 369 70% $44,108 $16,275,897

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Smith College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Smith College students is 91.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

91.0%

  • asian 90.6% 58 students
  • African American 84.1% 37 students
  • white 92.0% 229 students
  • unknown 96.4% 54 students
  • hispanic 92.8% 64 students
  • International Students 90.4% 85 students
  • Mixed Race 81.2% 26 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Smith College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Smith College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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