Campus & Student Life at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Home to about 1,824 undergraduates in 2020, The Colleges is a small, private college located in Geneva, New York. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, The Colleges offers a “study abroad” program.

The Colleges Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 29.0% of the student population at The Colleges. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit The Colleges Disability Services.

The Colleges for the Military

While not a "service academy", The Colleges does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit The Colleges Veteran Services . For more information, check out our The Colleges for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Colleges offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Colleges has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,824 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,808 (99.1%). Part-time attendance was 16 (0.9%).

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is Ranked #433 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, The Colleges receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank The Colleges #433 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at The Colleges by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the The Colleges Diversity Guide.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Competes in the NCAA

The Colleges has a total of 555 student athletes, 318 men and 237 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hobart and William Smith Colleges Athletics