# Smith College

Northampton, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/smith-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 21% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,869 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,947 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 720–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 700–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $91,062 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,519 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $2,541 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $6,387 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,996 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,737 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $40,596 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,544 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $69,936 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $8,000 (FY2024) |

## What Smith College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 167835. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology