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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NYPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$31,563
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$62,416
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Geneva, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 685
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences31% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,833
Earnings 5yr: $84,370
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,822
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,778
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,977
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,650
Earnings 5yr: $70,320
Debt: $27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,522
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,341
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,750
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,556
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,737
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,905
Earnings 5yr: $70,359
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,616
Earnings 5yr: $65,922
Debt: $27,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,381
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,317
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,440
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,284
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,406
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$31,563
In-State Tuition$65,117
Out-of-State Tuition$65,117
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

25%
Pell Grants
74%
Take Loans
80%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$62,416
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,831

Completion Signals

77%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$262/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$132,110
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