Smith College

Private

Northampton, MA

Smith College is a private small school in Northampton, MA, enrolling about 2,544 undergraduates. Admissions are selective here -- roughly 21% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $88,067/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate21%

SAT range1420–1540

ACT range32–35

Undergrads2,544

Yield (admits who enroll)37%

Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$86,030

4-year grad rate89%

Median earnings, 10yr out$64,027

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

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans14%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out82%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Area Studies$51,131/yr

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$46,136/yr

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biology, General$63,133/yr

Engineering

Engineering, General$86,262/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General$52,938/yr

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$58,304/yr

History

History$46,960/yr

Natural Resources and Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research$48,183/yr

Psychology

Research and Experimental Psychology$51,267/yr

Social Sciences

Economics$88,067/yr

Political Science and Government$68,916/yr

Sociology$58,664/yr

Visual and Performing Arts

Fine and Studio Arts$43,354/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 capacity2,479

Typical room charge$10,200

Typical board charge$10,140

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 is Smith College's acceptance rate?

Smith College in Northampton, MA admits approximately 21% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Smith College?

Admitted students at Smith College typically score between 1420–1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Smith College?

Admitted students at Smith College typically score between 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Smith College cost?

Smith College's total cost of attendance is reported at $86,030 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Smith College?

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

Does Smith College require students to live on campus?

No -- Smith College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.