Smith Admissions Information
Smith College
Northampton, MA (
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Located in Northampton, Massachusetts–an urban city complemented by the feel of a small town–Smith College was founded in 1871 as a member of the prestigious Seven Sisters. The college is noted for providing highly able women with a quality education. Through a broad open curriculum and faculty mentorships, students are encouraged to explore different fields of knowledge and to foster their intellectual development. Academically, Smith is renowned and is ranked #14 for national liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News and World Report. As a member of the Five College Consortium, Smith provides students with the unique opportunity of cross-registering in classes at Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and the University of Massachusetts. Notable graduates, also known as Smithies, include Julia Child, Gloria Steinem, Sylvia Plath, and Margaret Mitchell.
Smith represents a variety of interests and passions and is home to 120 student clubs and organizations, which range from Crapapella-one of a number of a cappella groups-to Bad Seeds, a botany group. The college also offers Division III athletics and club sports, where the first women's basketball game was played. 95% of all undergraduates live in the 36 houses on campus, creating a tight-knit community.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
Elm Street
Northampton, MA 01063 |
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| Phone Number: |
(413) 585-2700 |
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| Website: |
www.smith.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, liberal arts |
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| Type of school: |
Women only |
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| Setting: |
Suburban |
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| Athletics: |
Division III and club sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,588 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
79% |
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| Percent international: |
10.52% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
100:0 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
9:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Economics
Political Science and Government
Psychology |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Women's Housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Cooperative Housing |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Jazz band
Model U.N.
Musical theater
Student government
Television station |
Choral groups
Dance
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Radio station
Student newspaper
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #2 Dorms Like Palaces
- Voted #13 Best Career Services
- Voted #19 LGBT-Friendly
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- Voted #9 Best Quality of Life
- Voted #16 Most Politically Active Students
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Admissions Information
With a 47% acceptance rate, admission to Smith is competitive. As such, college officials seek students whose academic preparation and diverse interests will allow them to benefit from the college's offerings and contribute to the school. As a highly selective institution, Smith primarily considers the academic record of a candidate for admission, though the school is also interested in the student behind the record and test scores.
Along with the rigor of a student's secondary school record and academic GPA, Smith puts the most weight on letters of recommendation, character, and personal qualities. Also important are extracurricular activities, application essay, class rank, talent, and the recommended interview. Additional factors that are considered to a lesser degree are alumni relation, racial status, standardized test scores, volunteer and work experience, and whether the student is a first generation student.
| Admissions address: |
7 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063 |
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| Phone number: |
(413) 585-2500 |
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| Fax number: |
(413) 585-2527 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.smith.edu/admission/ |
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| Email: |
admission@smith.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Debra Shaver |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
4,015 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
47% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
Early Decision I : November 15; Early Decision II: January 1 |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
2 Academic Teacher Evaluations
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Interview (recommended) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT or ACT with Writing (Optional for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
600
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670
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730
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69%
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| SAT Math |
590
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640
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690
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69%
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| SAT Writing |
620
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670
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720
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69%
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| College Board code: |
3762 |
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| ACT code: |
1894 |
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