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Smith at a Glance

Location:
Northampton, MA
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$37,758
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,758
Room & Board:
$13,000
Full-Time Undergrads:
2,593
Part-Time Undergrads:
21
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.smith.edu
Admissions Website:
www.smith.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect
Application Deadline:
January 15
Acceptance Rate:
47 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1760–2090
Average ACT Scores:
25–31

Best Things

  • No guys
  • Everyone is open and nice.
  • The academics, including no gen-ed requirements
  • House community and great living accommodations
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • No guys
  • Long winters
  • Bridge traffic
  • Instead of using salt, they put down this soy-sauce-like substance to melt the ice—it doesn't work well, and it smells.
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Social Services
  • Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

One thing is for sure, Smith is not for everyone. One person’s favorite part of the school could be another’s most-hated aspect. Some cannot handle the single-sex environment, while others find it to be their favorite part of Smith. Some are miserable with the social scene and feel limited in their options, while others are perfectly content. It’s a college of extremes, and when talking to Smith students, you’ll probably find that most have an ambivalent relationship with the school. However, when it comes down to it, the education received at Smith is top-notch. The small classes and wide range of academic opportunities ensure that students are engaged and challenged. Moreover, Smith is committed to providing opportunities that most students don’t get until graduate school, such as independent research with professors in their first year or writing graduate-level theses.

Smith is not a huge party school and it’s not a stereotypical college experience, but, for most Smith students, that’s exactly the way they like it. The small campus can make students feel claustrophobic at times, but there is a tremendous sense of community, and the comfort and security of the campus ensures that students have four years to discover themselves and really come into their own. Time and again, alumnae have told students they are still very close to their friends from Smith. The campus community fosters tight bonds that last far beyond graduation.

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Off-Campus Housing at Smith College

IrvingBerlin

Geography '15

4.2
A-

Good but Hard to Get

The houses are beautiful and the rooms decently big, but it's hard to move houses or get a single

May 26, 2012

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Scholarships at Smith College

IrvingBerlin

Geography '15

5.0
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Good!

Very easy, understanding, and abundant:) Especially for internationals

May 26, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Smith College

IrvingBerlin

Geography '15

3.8
B+

Weird, but Cute

The lesbian scene boasts a few special cases, but overall, there are a lot of rich girls, therefore they skew the average upwards.

May 26, 2012

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User rating for Smith College is 3.5 out of 5 based on 582 user reviews.

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