Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Smith admits about 1 in 5 applicants (22%). That puts it in the "Highly selective" tier, more selective than 95% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Where applicants live
Massachusetts applicants were admitted at 23%, applicants from other states at 29%, and international applicants at 6.0%.
All applicants in the same class: 21%
Of those admitted, 38% from Massachusetts enrolled, against 33% from other states and 53% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
35% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Wait list: 1,531 offered a place, 803 accepted, 43 admitted (5.4% of those who accepted)
Applying early
Early decision: 38% admitted
353 of 924 early applicants
Apply by Nov 15
Second round: apply by Jan 1
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How Smith reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. Scores are optional. 29% of first-years sent an SAT and 14% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 37% whose high school reported a rank, 79% were in the top tenth. Recommends 4 years of English and 3 of math. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credit hours completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 3.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 15, apply by June 1
- Spring entry: priority date May 15, apply by June 15
- Summer entry: apply by January 5
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 15 for fall 2025.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- $500 housing deposit, due January 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Doesn't require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Academic electives | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
79% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 97% in the top quarter, of the 37% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Smith College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1480 on the SAT, 310 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
Nearly all who sent an SAT (90%) scored 1400 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an ACT (98%) scored 30 or higher.
Nearly all who sent an SAT (90%) scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 29% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 14% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
189 studentssubmitted ACT
88 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Smith College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Smith College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;Smith College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Smith College Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Smith College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)