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Hobart William Smith Colleges Admission Requirements

Geneva, New York

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Your chances of getting into Hobart William Smith Colleges

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

67.4%
Admission Difficulty for Hobart William Smith Colleges
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is 67.4%.  Its admission rate is the 57th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges and can you get accepted?

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,530 out of the 3,752 who applied were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 24 percent on standardized admission tests. Hobart William Smith Colleges typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.55. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

67% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Hobart William Smith Colleges you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.55 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1270 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Hobart William Smith Colleges GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.55

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hobart William Smith Colleges are to have around a 3.55 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Hobart William Smith Colleges accepts 67% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hobart William Smith Colleges is 3.55 on the 4.0 scale. 20% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #42 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hobart William Smith Colleges is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Hobart William Smith Colleges students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 20.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Hobart William Smith Colleges SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Hobart William Smith Colleges. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 23% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1170-1370

Applicants Submitting SAT 

23%
SAT Scores for Hobart William Smith Colleges
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 590
Composite 25th Percentile 1170
SAT Scores for Hobart William Smith Colleges
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 690
Math 75th Percentile 680
Composite 75th Percentile 1370
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Hobart William Smith Colleges is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1370. Students who get into Hobart William Smith Colleges score in the top 29 percent of all SAT test takers..  Hobart William Smith Colleges ranks #29 in the state of New York and #187 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hobart William Smith Colleges regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1070, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1270, you have around a 67% chance of being admitted. A 1370 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 79% chance of getting in.

Hobart William Smith Colleges admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1370 and Above Good >79%
1270 to 1370 Avg + 67%-79%
1170 to 1270 Avg - 52%-67%
1070 to 1170 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 1070 Low <36%
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Hobart William Smith Colleges ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

26-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

8%
ACT Scores for Hobart William Smith Colleges
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 23
Composite 25th Percentile 26
ACT Scores for Hobart William Smith Colleges
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Hobart William Smith Colleges is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 26 and 31.  The school ranks #30 in New York and #196 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 26 and score in the score in the top 18 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

8 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Hobart William Smith Colleges.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Hobart William Smith Colleges is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Hobart William Smith Colleges for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 67% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 31 ACT score.

Hobart William Smith Colleges admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >81%
28 to 31 Avg + 67%-81%
26 to 28 Avg - 55%-67%
24 to 26 Reach 42%-55%
Less than 24 Low <42%
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High School Class Rank

65% of Hobart William Smith Colleges freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hobart William Smith Colleges students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 65%
Top 50% of class 92%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Hobart William Smith Colleges admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,970 1,782 3,752
Accepted 1,376 1,154 2,530
Acceptance Rate 70% 65% 67%
Enrolled 186 181 367
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

128

Applicants have 128 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hobart William Smith Colleges is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Hobart William Smith Colleges
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Hobart William Smith Colleges is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.55 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1270 on the SAT and 28 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191630 IPEDS survey data for Hobart William Smith Colleges.

FAQs

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges prefer SAT or ACT?

23% of students submit their SAT scores to Hobart William Smith Colleges. 8% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

67% of those who apply are granted admission to Hobart William Smith Colleges. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1170 and 1370. The average SAT score is 1270. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 31. The average ACT score is 28. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.