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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Geneva, NY

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Located in Geneva, NY, Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private small school with roughly 1,786 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 64% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $111,833/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate64%
SAT range1190–1385
ACT range28–32
Undergrads1,786
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$82,602
4-year grad rate75%
Median earnings, 10yr out$68,831

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How Hobart William Smith Colleges weighs your application

From Hobart William Smith Colleges's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankConsidered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans74%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out80%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture and Related Services, Other$68,341/yr
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Area Studies$60,381/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$62,737/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$73,650/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$103,822/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$68,522/yr
English Language and Literature, General$55,440/yr
History
History$60,616/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$61,905/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$40,284/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$59,317/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$111,833/yr
Political Science and Government$79,778/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$77,977/yr
Sociology$67,556/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,730
Typical room charge$8,955
Typical board charge$7,955

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Hobart William Smith Colleges look for in applicants?

Per Hobart William Smith Colleges's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate?

Hobart William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Admitted students at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically score between 1190–1385 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Admitted students at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically score between 28–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hobart William Smith Colleges cost?

Hobart William Smith Colleges's total cost of attendance is reported at $82,602 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Hobart William Smith Colleges's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges require students to live on campus?

No -- Hobart William Smith Colleges doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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