Smith College
Northampton, Massachusetts · Private
Smith College admitted 22% of 8,102 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1420–1520 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 90% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Smith College
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Application deadlines
Smith College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 5, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Smith College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Smith College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 34% (371 of 1,107), compared with 22% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
1,440 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 741 took it, and 0 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Smith College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Important
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
74% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $86,030 a year. After grants, students paid $27,823 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Smith College’s acceptance rate?
Smith College admitted 22% of applicants: 1,816 of 8,102 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Smith College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 5, 2027, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Smith College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1420 to 1520, with a median around 1470. A score at or above 1470 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Smith College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Smith College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Smith College asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Smith College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Smith College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short essay, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does Smith College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Smith College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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