Smith College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Smith College is a selective private research university in Northampton, Massachusetts, serving roughly 2,544 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 21.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $64,027 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $65,178
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,579 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 21.00% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,544 99.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.05%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 18.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 87.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1500
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,657
- Applicants (IPEDS): 9,869
- Room & Board: $22,570 annual estimate
Smith College: what the data shows
Common questions about Smith College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Smith College?
Smith College is located in Northampton, MA (ZIP 01063).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Smith College public or private?
Smith College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Smith College cost?
Published tuition: $65,178.
Average net price after aid: $27,579.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,363 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,737 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,559 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,750 |
| $110,001+ | $40,477 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $260,712.
How hard is it to get into Smith College?
Admission rate: 21.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1500 and midpoint ACT 33.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Smith College?
Total enrollment: 2,544 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,657 students.
Graduate enrollment: 308 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Smith College?
150%-time completion rate: 89.05%.
First-year retention: 94.3%.
What do graduates of Smith College earn?
Median earnings: $45,731 six years after entry; $64,027 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,550.
17.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Smith College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (138 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (77 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (49 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (48 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (46 completions)
- Data Science, General (42 completions)
- Computer Science (41 completions)
- Engineering Science (39 completions)
- Mathematics, General (28 completions)
- Neuroscience (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Smith College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 21.00%; completion rate 89.05%; median earnings $64,027 at 10 years; net price $27,579. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$65,178
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Smith College was $65,178.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,579
2024 Value
In 2024 Smith College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,579.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,316 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,579 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$260,712 4-Year Tuition
$22,570 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$88,548 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$354,192 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Smith College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Smith College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Smith College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $43,114 | $43,114 | $24,603 |
| 2014 | $44,724 | $44,724 | $27,406 |
| 2015 | $46,288 | $46,288 | $27,880 |
| 2016 | $47,904 | $47,904 | $26,321 |
| 2017 | $50,044 | $50,044 | $24,829 |
| 2018 | $52,404 | $52,404 | $28,193 |
| 2019 | $54,224 | $54,224 | $28,305 |
| 2020 | $54,224 | $54,224 | $29,615 |
| 2021 | $56,114 | $56,114 | $29,814 |
| 2022 | $58,768 | $58,768 | $31,087 |
| 2023 | $61,568 | $61,568 | $26,181 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
21.00% Acceptance Rate
9,869 Total Applicants
1,947 Students Admitted
649 First-Time Students Enrolled
33.33% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1500
ACT Average: 33
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0
Estimated Median GPA: 4.00
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Smith College reported total enrollment of about 2,544 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 100% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.4%), Non-Resident Alien (13.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). About 17.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Smith College in 2024 is 2,544 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,657 students. Graduate enrollment is about 308 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.77% 100% Completion Time
89.05% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.77% of students graduating from Smith College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 12% male / 88% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 0% male / 100% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Smith College.
Return on Investment
$17,550 Median Student Debt
$64,027 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.41% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
480.40% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Smith College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 55 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 138 completions
2. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 77 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 49 completions
4. Political Science and Government, General: 48 completions
5. English Language and Literature, General: 46 completions
6. Data Science, General: 42 completions
7. Computer Science: 41 completions
8. Engineering Science: 39 completions
9. Mathematics, General: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Smith College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Smith College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Smith College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 87.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,076
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $31,466
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Smith College is a private non-profit institution located in Northampton, MA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,544 students. Student body composition includes White (50.4%), Non-Resident Alien (13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 21.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1500. The 150%-time completion rate is 89.05%. Approximately 17.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Northampton, MA 01063
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.05% graduation rate, Smith College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, Smith College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Smith College located?
Smith College is located in Northampton, MA.
What is Smith College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Smith College is 21.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9,869 applicants and 1,947 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Smith College cost?
Reported tuition is $65,178 and average net price is $27,579 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,570 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Smith College?
Smith College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,657 students, White (50.4%), Non-Resident Alien (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Smith College?
About 18.5% of students at Smith College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Smith College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Smith College reports midpoint SAT about 1500 and midpoint ACT about 33.
What do graduates of Smith College earn?
Median earnings are $45,731 six years after entry and $64,027 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Smith College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Smith College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,550.
Is Smith College public or private?
Smith College is a private nonprofit institution located in Northampton, MA.
Is Smith College an HBCU?
No. Smith College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Smith College a tribal college?
No. Smith College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.