Selectivity
38%
Total Students
3,258
UG 2,603
PG 655
Satisfaction Index
90%
Salary After Attending
$44,400
BASIC
| Web Site | www.smith.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Northampton |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,603 |
| Women | 2,600 (99.88%) |
| Men | 3 (0.12%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 655 |
| Women | 557 (85.04%) |
| Men | 98 (14.96%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 38% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 66,647 |
| Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Retention Rate | 90 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.smith.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application URL | www.smith.edu/admission/firstyear_apply.php |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 38 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | 15-11-2017 |
| Early Decision Notification Date | 15-12-2017 |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Action Application Deadline | - |
| Early Action Notification Date | - |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 38% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 38% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | Not reported |
| Students Enrolled | 32% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 32% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | Not reported |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | 57% of 409 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Admission Rate | - |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.smith.edu/sfs/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/smith |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$47,904 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$16,010 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$1,933 |
| Total | $66,647 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$47,620 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$16,010 |
Books and Supplies |
$800 |
Other Expenses |
$1,933 |
| Total | $66,363 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 150 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 43.4% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 53,498 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 80,24,700 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES. | |||
| Architecture. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | 7 | - | - |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | 19 | - | - |
| East Asian Studies. | 14 | - | - |
| Latin American Studies. | 8 | - | - |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Women's Studies. | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 14 | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 40 | 4 | - |
| Neuroscience. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 18 | - | - |
| Category total | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Education, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | - | 10 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | - | 10 | - |
| Category total | 14 | 20 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Engineering, General. | 33 | - | - |
| Category total | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
| English Language and Literature, General. | 35 | - | - |
| Category total | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | - | - |
| Comparative Literature. | 6 | - | - |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | - | - |
| French Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| German Language and Literature. | 3 | - | - |
| Italian Language and Literature. | 4 | - | - |
| Portuguese Language and Literature. | 6 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | 7 | - | - |
| Category total | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| HISTORY. | |||
| History, General. | 21 | - | - |
| Category total | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. | |||
| Social Work. | - | 112 | 11 |
| Category total | 0 | 112 | 11 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Mathematics, General. | 11 | - | - |
| Statistics, Other. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
| Environmental Studies. | 12 | - | - |
| Category total | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES. | |||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science. | - | 15 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies. | 3 | - | - |
| Philosophy. | 7 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | - | - |
| Category total | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Astronomy. | 1 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General. | 22 | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Physics, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. | 76 | - | - |
| Category total | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Anthropology. | 24 | - | - |
| Economics, General. | 53 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General. | 53 | - | - |
| Sociology. | 25 | - | - |
| Category total | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | 19 | - | - |
| Dance, General. | 5 | 4 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | 12 | 1 | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | 18 | - | - |
| Music, General. | 6 | - | - |
| Category total | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Grand total | 682 | 156 | 11 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 52% of classes 20-29 students: 18% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Women's dorms, cooperative housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 2,603 |
| Women (% of total) | 2,600 (99.88%) |
| Men (% of total) | 3 (0.12%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.15 % Asian - 11.79 % Black/African-American - 5.3 % Hispanic/Latino - 10.41 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 4.61 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.08 % White - 45.06 % Unknown - 8.61 % International Students - 13.98 % |
| All Graduate Students | 655 |
| Women (% of total) | 557 (85%) |
| Men (% of total) | 98 (15%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.61 % Asian - 4.73 % Black/African-American - 5.5 % Hispanic/Latino - 8.4 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 3.82 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.15 % White - 61.98 % Unknown - 10.69 % International Students - 4.12 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 90 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
87 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Average Starting Salary | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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