Outcomes at Smith
Graduation Rate
88.53%
Transfer-out Rate
8.72%
Retention Rate
91.00%
The graduation rate at Smith College is 88.53% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 579 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 654 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 91.10%.
The transfer-out rate is 8.72% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 91% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Smith College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Smith College. 579 students have completed and 57 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 5 students still enrolled and 13 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 654 | 654 |
| Completers | 579 (88.53%) | 579 |
| Transfer-out | 57 (8.72%) | 57 |
| Still Enrolled | 5 (0.76%) | 5 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 13 (1.99%) | 13 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 540 students have completed in 4 years and additional 31 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 540 (82.57%) |
1 (100.00%) |
539 (82.54%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 31 (4.74%) |
0 (0.00%) |
31 (4.75%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 8 (1.22%) |
0 (0.00%) |
8 (1.23%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88.53% (579/654) | 100.00% (1/1) | 88.51% (578/653) |
| Asian | 90.32% (56/62) | - (0/0) | 90.32% (56/62) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 85.71% (42/49) | - (0/0) | 85.71% (42/49) |
| Hispanic | 81.94% (59/72) | - (0/0) | 81.94% (59/72) |
| White | 88.35% (273/309) | 100.00% (1/1) | 88.31% (272/308) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Two or More Race | 79.41% (27/34) | - (0/0) | 79.41% (27/34) |
| Unknown | 88.89% (32/36) | - (0/0) | 88.89% (32/36) |