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Smith College Admission Requirements

Northampton, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Smith College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
30%
Admission Difficulty for Smith College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Elite 
Applicant Competition High 
How hard is it to get into Smith College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Smith College is 30%.  It ranks #12 in Massachusetts and #92 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Smith College is a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,814 out of 6,064 applicants were admitted.

The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 6 percent on standardized admission tests. Smith College typically accepts and attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Smith College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Smith College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 34% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Smith College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1370-1530
Applicants Submitting SAT 
34%
SAT Scores for Smith College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 690
SAT Math 25th 680
SAT Composite 25th 1370
SAT Scores for Smith College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 760
SAT Math 75th 770
SAT Composite 75th 1530
Average SAT Score 1450

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Smith College?

Smith College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Smith College score in the top 6 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1370-1530.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Smith College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1530 and Above Good >45%
1450 to 1530 Avg + 30%-45%
1370 to 1450 Avg - 18%-30%
1290 to 1370 Reach 11%-18%
Less than 1290 Low <11%
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Smith College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
31-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
20%
ACT Scores for Smith College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 33
ACT Math 25th 28
ACT Composite 25th 31
ACT Scores for Smith College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 34
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 32

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Smith College?

Smith College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Smith College regularly accepts students who score 31 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 5 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 31-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Smith College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >50%
32 to 34 Avg + 30%-50%
31 to 32 Avg - 22%-30%
30 to 31 Reach 15%-22%
Less than 30 Low <15%
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Smith College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
4.0
Typical High School Grades 
A/A+

What GPA do you need to get into Smith College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Smith College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Smith College was 4.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A/A+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Smith College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

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High School GPA's for admitted Smith College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 74.0% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 1.0% Low
3.00 to 3.24 0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

74% of Smith College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Smith College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 74%
Top 25% of class 93%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Smith College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,064 0 6,064
Accepted 1,814 0 1,814
Acceptance Rate 30% ? 30%
Enrolled 676 0 676
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 37% ? 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Smith College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Smith College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Smith College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Smith College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167835 IPEDS survey data for Smith College.

FAQs

Does Smith College prefer SAT or ACT?

34% of students submit their SAT scores to Smith College. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Smith College?

30% of those who apply are granted admission to Smith College. Admission competition is high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Smith College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1370 and 1530. 34% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Smith College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 31 and 34. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.