by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Smith College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Smith is ranked #366 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Smith is also ranked #28 on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts list.
Smith College has a very low acceptance rate of 21%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It’s probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to Smith just in case you don’t make the cut.
About 29% of students accepted to Smith submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 760. Math scores were between 700 and 780.
Smith received ACT scores from 14% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 32 and 35.
At Smith, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 8 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Smith College is 82%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Smith College has a freshmen retention rate of 93%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Smith for first-time, full-time students is 90%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Smith College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,501 undergraduates at Smith.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Smith College.
The overall average net price of Smith is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Smith
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,033 | $9,382 | $12,149 | $17,628 | $39,722 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Smith, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Smith, approximately 14% of students took out student loans averaging $6,293 a year. That adds up to $25,172 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Smith College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Smith College make around $64,027 per year during the early years of their employment. This is good news for future Smith College graduates since it is 30% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Smith College is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Northampton, Massachusetts. Northampton is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Smith College.
Contact details for Smith College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Elm St, Northampton, MA 01063 |
| Phone: | 4135842700 |
| Website: | www.smith.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/smithcollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/smithcollege |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Smith College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 990 | NA |
| Social Work | 138 | $48,011 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 77 | $29,006 |
| General Biology | 49 | $20,283 |
| Political Science & Government | 48 | $40,776 |
| General English Literature | 46 | $27,516 |
| Economics | 44 | NA |
| Data Science. | 42 | NA |
| Computer Science | 41 | $76,588 |
| Engineering Science | 39 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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