Acceptance Rate
21%
Avg. SAT
1540
75th percentile
“All-women's liberal arts powerhouse fostering bold thinkers in artsy Northampton, Massachusetts.”
Northampton, MA
Location
Small City
Campus Setting
Smith College traces its roots to 1871, when local philanthropist Sophia Smith left her fortune to create a college for women, insisting they receive education equal to men's. This legacy shapes a campus where undergraduate women dive into liberal arts amid rolling hills and historic brick buildings. Northampton, a lively suburb in Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, surrounds the school with indie bookstores, farm-to-table eateries, and music festivals that spill into student life.
Intellectually curious women who value deep discussions and collaboration thrive here, often leading clubs or research from day one. You'll find a personality that's supportive yet ambitious, with Ada Comstock Scholars—older or returning students—adding diverse perspectives to dorm chats. Tradeoffs include the all-women undergraduate environment, which suits some but not those seeking daily co-ed interaction, plus high living costs in this desirable college town and harsh New England winters that keep you indoors from December to March.
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Academics
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Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
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Degree Levels Offered
Classrooms buzz with seminar-style debates where your voice shapes the discussion, thanks to an 8:1 student-faculty ratio that puts professors in close touch. Standouts include the Picker Engineering Program, dance and theater with professional-grade studios, and landscapes studies drawing on the campus's botanic gardens. Through the Five College Consortium, you cross-register for specialized courses at nearby Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, or UMass Amherst, expanding options without leaving the valley.
Large introductory lectures are rare, but popular majors like economics or neuroscience fill quickly, so plan ahead. Research starts early—many first-years assist faculty projects—and the intellectual culture rewards curiosity over competition.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
2,549 undergrad • 308 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
54%
Black / African American
5%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Asian
9%
Other / Multi-racial
20%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Northampton, MA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
You'll live in one of 35 residence houses, each with its own quirks like all-female quads or co-op kitchens run by residents, building instant bonds over late-night study breaks. Weekdays mix classes, club meetings, and Northampton jaunts for coffee or concerts; weekends bring house parties, Five College dances, or hikes. Traditions like Mountain Day—a surprise fall skip day for Holyoke Range treks—and senior Lantern Night processions add whimsy.
The social scene centers on women supporting women, with intramural sports and a cappella groups filling gaps, though some head to co-ed Amherst parties. Challenges include a quieter vibe if you crave big-city energy, plus shoveling snow after blizzards.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$11,678
$30K – $48K
$16,389
$48K – $75K
$18,903
$75K – $110K
$26,619
$110K+
$45,455
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
94%
4 Years Graduation Rate
86%
6 Years Graduation Rate
91%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$64,027
94% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Smith College and return in the fall. 86% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 91% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
86%
4-5 years
5%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
8%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$58,480
Acceptance
21%
Undergrads
2,549
4-Year Grad Rate
86%
Endowment
$2.1B
Northampton, MA 01063