How to Apply to Smith College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Smith. Smith offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.smith.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/how-apply/first-year-students
Financial Aidwww.smith.edu/sfs
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/smith
Veterans Tuitionwww.smith.edu/admission-aid/tuition-aid-applicants/first-year-applicants#veteran
Athletichttps://smithpioneers.com/sports/2010/11/2/GEN_1102101138.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.smith.edu/your-campus/offices-services/disability-services

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Smith and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Smith College is 1,480 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Smith College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,506). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Smith SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Smith College1,48033
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,50634
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts1,23781

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Smith College, 201 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,480 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730760
Mathematics670710760
Total1,3701,440 1,520
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Smith College, 118 students submitted ACT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite313334
English343536
Mathematics272932

Smith Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Smith College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Smith College
Secondary school GPAConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired