At a glance
Average net price
$31,563
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
77.3%
Admission rate
64%
Undergrad size
1,786
In-state tuition
$65,117
Out-of-state tuition
$65,117
Cost of attendance
$82,602
Median earnings (10y)
$68,831
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,319
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 86.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (41%), social sciences (37%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Business1%
- Humanities & arts41%
- Social sciences37%
- Social sciences24.7%~441 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication9.3%~166 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.9%~141 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English7.0%~125 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture6.7%~120 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History6.5%~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.3%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.7%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business0.8%~15 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
34 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 121 | $57,689 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 97 | $37,105 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 82 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 58 | $25,187 | $27,000 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $26,750 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 52 | $29,417 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 48 | $47,695 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | $24,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | $37,939 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 32 | $36,852 | $26,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | $42,965 | $26,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 14 | $34,530 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hobart William Smith Colleges
Hobart William Smith Colleges is a mid-sized institution located in Geneva, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,786 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Communication, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hobart William Smith Colleges — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,563 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,117 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $82,602 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 77.3%, a strong completion outcome. 86.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,831 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hobart William Smith Colleges confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Communication, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (41% of credentials), social sciences (37% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hobart William Smith Colleges accepts 64% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,319. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Geneva, New York (town), Hobart William Smith Colleges draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hobart William Smith Colleges
Q.How much does Hobart William Smith Colleges cost?
The average net price at Hobart William Smith Colleges is $31,563 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $82,602.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges?
Hobart William Smith Colleges has a 6-year graduation rate of 77.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?
Hobart William Smith Colleges admits 64% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hobart William Smith Colleges graduate earns $68,831 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hobart William Smith Colleges?
Published tuition is $65,117 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hobart William Smith Colleges located?
Hobart William Smith Colleges is located in Geneva, New York (ZIP 14456).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hobart William Smith Colleges at their official website.