Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Admission rate: 21%; Very selective
Average net price: $25,519; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 86%
Median earnings: $69,936; 10 years after enrolling

Smith College is a private nonprofit college in Northampton, MA with 2,544 undergraduates. It admits 21% of applicants, and admitted students average 1500 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,519 per year ($2,541 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,936 ten years after enrolling.

Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 21%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 9,869; Fall 2023
Admitted: 1,947; Fall 2023
Yield: 33%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–760

200800

SAT Math700–780

200800

ACT Composite32–35

136

What Smith College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $91,062; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $67,448

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$2,541
$30–48k$6,387
$48–75k$5,996
$75–110k$14,737
$110k+$40,596

Get a personal estimate with Smith College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 86%
Freshman retention: 94%
Median earnings: $69,936; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $8,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,544
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 22%

White50%
Hispanic12%
Black5%
Asian9%

Smith College FAQ

What is Smith College's acceptance rate?+

Smith College admits 21% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Smith College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 700–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1500.

What ACT score do you need for Smith College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.

Is Smith College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Smith College?+

In Fall 2023, 9,869 students applied to Smith College and 1,947 were admitted; 649 enrolled.

Does Smith College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Smith College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Smith College require an essay?+

Smith College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Smith College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $91,062 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,519.

What is Smith College's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 167835 · How we use this data