Smith College
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About Smith College. Smith College in Northampton, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 22.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 33.5%, an SAT middle 50% of 1420–1520, a class size of 698, and a yield of 38.4% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. One of the largest women's colleges in the US, and the first women's college with its own ABET-accredited engineering program (the Picker Engineering Program).
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.
Smith College: key admissions facts
Smith College's overall acceptance rate is 22.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). Smith College's early-round acceptance rate is 33.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). Smith College's SAT middle-50% range is 1420–1520 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Smith College is about 3.89 (the most recent Common Data Set). Smith College's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 38.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Smith College for families earning under $75,000 is about $3,886 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Smith College on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table
How much does Smith College cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $1,363 per year in net price at Smith College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $40,477 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $6,559 per year after grants and scholarships.
| Household income | Average net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,363 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,737 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,559 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,750 |
| Over $110,000 | $40,477 |
| Tuition (before aid) | $70,460 |
| Room and board | $24,520 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Smith College?
Smith College's overall acceptance rate is 22.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 33.5%.
What SAT score and GPA do you need for Smith College?
Admitted students at Smith College typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1420–1520 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.89, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.
Is it hard to get into Smith College?
Getting into Smith College is very difficult: it admits 22.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.
Does Smith College offer early decision or early action?
Smith College offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 33.5%, versus 22.4% overall.
How much does Smith College cost after financial aid?
The average net price at Smith College — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $3,886 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.
How much does Smith College cost for a family earning $75,000?
A family earning under $30,000 pays about $1,363 per year in net price at Smith College, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $40,477 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $6,559 per year after grants and scholarships.
Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Smith College offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.