<p>According to College Data the Smith admissions rate for the class of 2012 was 53%. An increase in applications doesn’t necessary effect the admissions rate because yield factors in as well.</p>
<p>I just checked this out right now.</p>
<p>Mt. Holyoke is listed as 53% as well.</p>
<p>My D attends Barnard whose acceptance rate is now 28%. I honestly don’t think this means it’s a better school, though it is an excellent school.</p>