Northampton, MA
Smith College was founded in 1871 in Northampton, Massachusetts, on a 147-acre campus that also functions as an arboretum. Per its own account, it was the first women's college to offer an engineering degree, in 2000, and the first institution of its kind to guarantee every student a funded internship, in 1998. Smith enrolls more than 2,500 students from nearly every U.S. state and 68 countries, and provides need-based financial aid without loans.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 5, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Smith College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Smith College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Smith College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 5, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, 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.
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