Smith CollegeSmith College
Northampton, MA · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 21.0%
- SAT mid-50
- 1420-1540
- Cost after aid
- $27,579
- Graduation rate
- 89%
About Smith College
Smith College is a very small private university in Northampton, MA, in a city setting.
What Smith College looks for
With an acceptance rate around 21%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Smith College?
Smith College's middle 50% SAT range is 1420 to 1540. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Smith College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 32 to 35. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Smith College?
Smith College admits roughly 21% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does Smith College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $27,579 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Smith College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Smith College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
