Northampton, Massachusetts
Smith College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Smith College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
31.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Smith College and can I get accepted? The school has a 32% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,731 out of 5,432 applicants were admitted making Smith College a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Smith College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
32% are accepted,
can you get in?
Smith College SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
Smith College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.92Typical High School Grades
A-You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Smith College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Smith College was 3.92 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Smith College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 54% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 30% | Avg - |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 13% | Reach |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
66% of Smith College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 66% |
| Top 25% of class | 90% |
| Top 50% of class | 99% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 1% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,432 | 0 | 5,432 |
| Accepted | 1,731 | 0 | 1,731 |
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | ? | 32% |
| Enrolled | 639 | 0 | 639 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 37% | ? | 37% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2019Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Smith College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167835 IPEDS survey data for Smith College.
