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Smith College
Northampton, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 21% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Smith College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Northampton, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 21%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
21% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading720 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math700 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 35
1typical 50% range36
21%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,067
Earnings 5yr: $74,557
Debt: $19,000
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,262
Earnings 5yr: $90,266
Debt: $19,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,927
Earnings 5yr: $69,652
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,916
Earnings 5yr: $63,650
Debt: $19,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,133
Earnings 5yr: $48,329
Debt: $19,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,125
Earnings 5yr: $58,982
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,664
Earnings 5yr: $48,634
Debt: $19,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,304
Earnings 5yr: $52,652
Debt: $19,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,262
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,938
Earnings 5yr: $53,422
Debt: $19,000
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,267
Earnings 5yr: $62,558
Debt: $19,000
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,131
Earnings 5yr: $51,070
Debt: $19,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,183
Earnings 5yr: $42,367
Debt: $18,820
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,960
Earnings 5yr: $58,527
Debt: $19,000
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,136
Earnings 5yr: $49,924
Debt: $19,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,354
Earnings 5yr: $38,376
Debt: $19,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,680
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,480
Debt: $18,181
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,517
Debt: $19,000
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,805
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$27,579
In-State Tuition$65,178
Out-of-State Tuition$65,178
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
18%
Pell Grants
14%
Take Loans
82%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,731
+40% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,027
Completion Signals
89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$146/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
0%
Men100%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$86,590
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