About Smith College

Smith College

:round_pushpin: Northampton, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 21%

Smith College is a private university in Northampton, Massachusetts. Smith College enrolls 3,194 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 3,194
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 21%
Tuition and fees
In State $61,568
Out-of-State $61,568
Paying For College

See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Smith College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 720 750 760
SAT Math 700 740 780
ACT Composite 32 34 35
ACT English 34 35 36
ACT Math 28 31 34
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Smith College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $61,260 $61,260
Fees $308 $308
Room and Board $21,310 $21,310
Books $800 $800
Total (Before Financial Aid): $83,678 $83,678

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Social Work 133 5
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 77
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48 1
Political Science and Government, General 48
English Language and Literature, General 46
Data Science, General 42
Computer Science 41
Engineering Science 39
Mathematics, General 20
Neuroscience 25
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 25
Chemistry, General 24
History, General 23
Education, General 23
Sociology, General 21
Economics, General 19
Women’s Studies 19
Fine/Studio Arts, General 18
Environmental Studies 17
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 16
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 16
Biochemistry 16
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
French Language and Literature 14
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 13
American/United States Studies/Civilization 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 2
Spanish Language and Literature 11
Anthropology, General 11
Philosophy 11
Dance, General 7 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 9
Physics, General 9
African-American/Black Studies 8
Mathematics and Statistics 8
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies 7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Music, General 6
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 6
Italian Language and Literature 5
Comparative Literature 5
Astronomy 5
Portuguese Language and Literature 4
Latin American Studies 4
Jewish/Judaic Studies 4
Religion/Religious Studies 4
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 3
German Language and Literature 3
Engineering, General 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Architectural Studies 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release

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