Smith College
Smith College is an elite women-only liberal arts college in Northampton, Massachusetts. The campus is full of historic buildings, beautiful art, and botanic gardens. Smith offers traditional academic programs, in addition to a unique program where students can complete courses at surrounding colleges. Northampton is a charming small town in close proximity to the Springfield metro area.
The following are undergraduates degree programs offered at Smith College:
- Education
- Classical Studies
- Religion
- Music
- Medieval Studies
- Engineering
- Biology
In addition to traditional programs, Smith College allows students to individualize majors. It is also unique because it offers engineering programs, which most female-only colleges lack. Smith is a member of the five-college system, a group of colleges and universities that grant students the opportunity to attend classes and utilize resources at participating schools.
Smith College has been recognized for its first-class academic programs. Famous writers, scholars, and political leaders graduated from the college.
Students interested in cultural performances can find jazz concerts, local theater, and poetry readings in Northampton. Guest lectures and other academic events are frequently held on campus.
Smith College is very selective. Admitted students typically excelled in advanced placement courses during high school. Applicants are required to submit official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an application essay. The school looks favorably upon volunteer work. Some students are interviewed prior to admission. Applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores.
Smith College offers scholarships, and students who qualify can obtain federal Pell grants and loans. Scholarships are frequently awarded to academically gifted students. Other financial aid programs are also available.
General Information
Admission Office
7 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-2500
Fax: (413) 585-2527
admission@smith.edu
Contact: Debra Shaver
Director of Admission
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Main Address
Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063
(413) 585-2700
www.smith.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 2,610
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 643
Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,610
Graduate enrollment: 491
Setting
Suburban setting
Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Residential campus
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Degrees offered:
 Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Annual Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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Tuition and fees |
$34,186 |
$36,058 |
$37,758 |
$38,898 |
+3.02% |
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Books and Supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$11,420 |
$12,050 |
$12,622 |
$13,000 |
+2.99% |
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Other |
$1,570 |
$1,680 |
$1,576 |
$1,514 |
-3.93% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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Room and Board |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Other |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change '09-'11 |
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In-state On Campus |
$47,976 |
$50,588 |
$52,756 |
$54,212 |
+2.76% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$34,986 |
$36,858 |
$38,558 |
$39,698 |
+2.96% |
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In-state with Family |
$34,986 |
$36,858 |
$38,558 |
$39,698 |
+2.96% |
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Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees
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Tuition for In-state Students
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$38,640 |
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In-state Student Fees
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$0 |
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Tuition for Out-of-state Students
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$38,640 |
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Out-of-state Fees
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$0 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
449 |
70% |
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Grant or scholarship aid |
373 |
58% |
$10,553,009 |
$28,292 |
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• Federal grants |
110 |
17% |
$598,458 |
$5,441 |
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• Pell grants |
110 |
17% |
$406,804 |
$3,698 |
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• Other federal grants |
104 |
16% |
$191,654 |
$1,843 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
60 |
9% |
$138,350 |
$2,306 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
372 |
58% |
$9,816,201 |
$26,388 |
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Student loan aid |
346 |
54% |
$1,800,051 |
$5,202 |
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• Federal student loans |
326 |
51% |
$1,343,828 |
$4,122 |
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• Other student loans |
40 |
6% |
$456,223 |
$11,406 |
All Majors and Programs
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
846 |
172 |
6 |
– |
22 |
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Architecture and Related Services |
21 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Architecture |
21 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies |
76 |
– |
– |
– |
12 |
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African Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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African-american/black Studies |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
25 |
– |
– |
– |
12 |
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Commonwealth Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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East Asian Studies |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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European Studies/civilization |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Latin American Studies |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Tibetan Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Women's Studies |
31 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
95 |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
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Biochemistry |
19 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
46 |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
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Conservation Biology |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Neuroscience |
29 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Computer Science |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Education |
20 |
34 |
– |
– |
– |
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Education, General |
20 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
– |
14 |
– |
– |
– |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
– |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
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Engineering |
24 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Engineering, General |
24 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
47 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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English Language and Literature, General |
47 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
105 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Comparative Literature |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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French Language and Literature |
20 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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German Language and Literature |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Italian Language and Literature |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Latin Language and Literature |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Linguistics |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Portuguese Language and Literature |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Russian Language and Literature |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
28 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Health Services and Allied Health Sciences, General |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Speech-language Pathology/pathologist |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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History |
31 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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History, General |
31 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Human Services, General |
– |
114 |
6 |
– |
– |
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Social Work |
– |
114 |
6 |
– |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
20 |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
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Mathematics, General |
20 |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Cognitive Science |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Natural Resources and Conservation |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Environmental Science |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Environmental Studies |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
1 |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science |
1 |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
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Physical Sciences |
22 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Astronomy |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Chemistry, General |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Geology and Earth Science, General |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physics, General |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology |
78 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology, General |
78 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences |
211 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Anthropology |
33 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Economics, General |
75 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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International Economics |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Political Science and Government, General |
66 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Sociology |
37 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
72 |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
25 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Dance, General |
1 |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
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Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
10 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
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Film/cinema/video Studies |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
23 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Music, General |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Above data represents first majors only.
(-) Indicates that a program is not offered at this level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $60
Online application fee: Free
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: 48%
Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 90%
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Undergraduate Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
 African-American Studies B
American Studies B
Asian Studies B
Latin American Studies B
Women's Studies B
Arts, Visual & Performing
Art - General B
Art History/Criticism/Conservation B
Dance B
Drama/Theater Arts B
Film Studies B
Fine/Studio Arts B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry B
Biology B
Computer & Information Sciences
Computer Science B
Education
Education - General B
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering B
Chemical Engineering B
Civil Engineering B
Computer Engineering - General B
Electrical/Communications Engineering B
Engineering - General B
Engineering Mechanics B
Engineering Science B
Environmental Engineering B
Mechanical Engineering B
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Foreign Language & Literature
Classics B
Comparative Literature B
East Asian B
French B
German B
Greek, Ancient B
Italian B
Latin B
Portuguese B
Russian B
Spanish B
History
History - General B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Studies/Civilization B
Medieval/Renaissance Studies B
Neuroscience B
Philosophy & Religion
Philosophy B
Religion/Religious Studies B
Physical Sciences
Astronomy B
Astrophysics B
Chemistry B
Geology B
Physics B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics B
Political Science/Government B
Sociology B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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