At a glance
Average net price
$27,579
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.0%
Admission rate
21%
Undergrad size
2,544
In-state tuition
$65,178
Out-of-state tuition
$65,178
Cost of attendance
$86,030
Median earnings (10y)
$64,027
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,500
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 94.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (36%), social sciences (35%), humanities & arts (29%).
- STEM36%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences35%
- Social sciences15.7%~400 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.0%~330 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.1%~256 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~206 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering6.5%~165 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English5.8%~148 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.7%~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.1%~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.1%~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.9%~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~62 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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
40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | Master's | 206 | $48,011 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 136 | $40,776 | $19,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 124 | $29,006 | $19,000 |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 100 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 91 | $20,283 | $19,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $27,516 | $19,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 82 | $76,588 | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 68 | $21,686 | $19,000 |
| Engineering Science. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 59 | $26,954 | $19,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 58 | $24,638 | $19,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 55 | $22,673 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | $18,181 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $19,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 49 | $19,371 | $18,820 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $19,000 |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 45 | $30,077 | $19,000 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 39 | $32,447 | $19,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 28 | $38,143 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Doctoral | 23 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Graduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | $62,496 | $19,000 |
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 Smith College
Smith College is a mid-sized institution located in Northampton, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,544 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Smith College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,579 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,178 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $86,030 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.0%, a strong completion outcome. 94.3% 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 $64,027 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Smith College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (36% of credentials), social sciences (35% of credentials), humanities & arts (29% 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
Smith College accepts 21% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,500. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Northampton, Massachusetts (city), Smith College draws students from across Massachusetts 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 Smith College
Q.How much does Smith College cost?
The average net price at Smith College is $27,579 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $86,030.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Smith College?
Smith College has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Smith College?
Smith College admits 21% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Smith College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Smith College graduate earns $64,027 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Smith College?
Published tuition is $65,178 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Smith College located?
Smith College is located in Northampton, Massachusetts (ZIP 01063).
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 Smith College at their official website.