Smith College
Since its founding in 1871, Smith College has provided women of high ability and promise an education of uncompromising quality. A world-class faculty of scholars are fully engaged with their students' intellectual development, and an open curriculum encourages each student to explore many fields of knowledge. Mentors for scholarship, leadership and service, across all spectrums of endeavor, allow Smith students to observe different models of achievement, then set their own course with conviction.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Women's College
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Education
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
At Smith we look at the whole applicant and do not rely on a test score to define your potential for academic success. Your academic record, extracurricular activities, essay, recommendation letters, personal accomplishments and characteristics, and engagement in your community are all carefully considered during our review and selection process.
First year applicants may apply to Smith under one of three decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision. There is no application fee. The submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional for all applicants.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency and may be required to submit testing. Please see our website for more details.
First year applicants may apply to Smith under one of three decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision. There is no application fee. The submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional for all applicants.
International applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency and may be required to submit testing. Please see our website for more details.
Transfer
Transfer students must have completed at least one semester at any of a variety of institutions, including four-year private and public colleges and universities, and community and junior colleges. Women who are 24 or older, a veteran or have a dependent other than a spouse must apply to Smith as Ada Comstock Scholars. Smith uses the Common Application for all transfer student types (Traditional Transfer, Ada Comstock Scholars, and Visiting Students.) Please be sure to select the applicable program when applying. There is no application fee.
International Transfer Applicants: Smith welcomes applications from qualified international Ada Comstock Scholar transfers. To be eligible to apply, your transfer credits must come from a college located in North America. Smith will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
International Transfer Applicants: Smith welcomes applications from qualified international Ada Comstock Scholar transfers. To be eligible to apply, your transfer credits must come from a college located in North America. Smith will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
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Additional information
Financial Aid: Smith College welcomes and supports qualified students from all economic backgrounds. As part of the college's commitment to access, affordability and equity, Smith has eliminated loans from its undergraduate financial aid packages for those students receiving institutional need-based aid, replacing those funds with institutional grants. The college will meet the full documented need, as determined by college policy, of all admitted students who apply for aid by the published deadlines.
When to Apply for Aid: You must not wait until you have been accepted to Smith to apply for aid. Any student who may need institutional financial assistance during her tenure at Smith should apply for aid by the financial aid deadlines.
Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium: The Five College Consortium (Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts), brings together the area's 30,000 students in a dynamic community. Students benefit from a wide selection of faculty and courses; shared use of educational and cultural resources and facilities, including a joint automated library system; joint departments and programs; and convenient, fare-free transportation between campuses.
When to Apply for Aid: You must not wait until you have been accepted to Smith to apply for aid. Any student who may need institutional financial assistance during her tenure at Smith should apply for aid by the financial aid deadlines.
Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium: The Five College Consortium (Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts), brings together the area's 30,000 students in a dynamic community. Students benefit from a wide selection of faculty and courses; shared use of educational and cultural resources and facilities, including a joint automated library system; joint departments and programs; and convenient, fare-free transportation between campuses.
Visit us
The Smith College Office of Admission welcomes you into our community. We offer the following in-person opportunities: guided campus tours, campus visit days, and fly-in programs. Additionally, we offer the following virtual opportunities: information sessions, workshops, and chats with current students. You may also find us on Instagram, Youtube, and CampusReel. To register for any of our in-person or virtual opportunities, please see our Visits & Programs webpage. We hope to see you at Smith!
"As a STEM major, I wanted to go to a school where I felt that my voice and opinions were valued in the classroom. I chose Smith because of the collaborative academic culture and the open curriculum, which lets me explore different fields I never would have thought to take classes on!"