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Smith College

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Smith at a Glance

Smith College Campus Center

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
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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
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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.
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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Languages and Literature
  • Social Services
  • Public Policy, Administration, and Social Work
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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 1000-5000, Massachusetts, Suburban, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

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.

Smith Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Smith College

nbg313

Music '12

4.2
A-

A Perfect Fit

It may sound cliche, but Smith really is the perfect fit for me and many of my friends. The fact that it is a women's college turns many potential students away, but we are proud of it. It's great to be surrounded by so many successful and motivated women who will go on to do great things in the future. Academically, it's stellar, no matter what major you pursue. The housing system is also great; you really feel like you're with a second family, not just a dorm. Northampton (and the Pioneer Valley) is also a great area for college students. The town is great, with all its restaurants and shops, and there are lots of other college students in the area, so it feels like a real college town. These are only a few reasons. Needless to say, I would choose Smith every time.

Jan 24, 2011

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Overall Experience at Smith College

KYazel

Education '12

4.6
A

Home Away from Home.

Smith tries their hardest to ensure students are comfortable and have the best of everything. The dorms are amazing. The food is better than most campuses and it's real food. The other students are so open and welcoming. The academics are hard, but professors are more than willing to help with anything they can. Also, the tutoring resources are above and beyond what I hear from other schools. There is always something to do on campus, and there are tons of colleges close enough to visit their campuses often. Although there aren't always parties you learn to broaden your horizons and find fun in the strangest places. Besides when we party we do it oh so hard!

Nov 02, 2010

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Overall Experience at Smith College

SingingKitsune

Biological Sciences '13

5.0
A+

I Love Smith

There are no words for how wonderful Smith is. The housing is incredible, the food is excellent, and the professors are brilliant. I am so happy here that I almost don't want to graduate!

May 15, 2010

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