More selective than 63% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hobart William Smith Colleges over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Hobart William Smith Colleges SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hobart William Smith Colleges is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 700 |
| SAT math | 580 | 685 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1385 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hobart William Smith Colleges admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 64% | 610–700 | 580–685 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 620–690 | 600–670 | 26–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hobart William Smith Colleges compared with other New York colleges?
Hobart William Smith Colleges has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Farmingdale State College | 63% | 53% | $10,867 |
| 49 | Dominican University New York | 63% | 53% | $41,832 |
| 50 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 63% | 84% | $36,228 |
| 51 | The New School | 63% | 69% | $58,741 |
| 52 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | 64% | 77% | $31,563 |
| 53 | CUNY York College | 64% | 32% | $4,456 |
| 54 | CUNY Queens College | 64% | 53% | $4,195 |
| 55 | Adelphi University | 66% | 67% | $30,783 |
| 56 | St. John Fisher University | 66% | 74% | $28,945 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Hobart William Smith Colleges
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hobart William Smith Colleges admissions questions
What is the Hobart William Smith Colleges acceptance rate?
Hobart William Smith Colleges accepts 64% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,185 of 5,560 applicants were admitted.
Does Hobart William Smith Colleges require the SAT or ACT?
Hobart William Smith Colleges considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?
The middle 50% of Hobart William Smith Colleges enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1385 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hobart William Smith Colleges?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (462 of 3,185).
Is Hobart William Smith Colleges getting harder to get into?
Hobart William Smith Colleges accepted 64% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hobart William Smith Colleges overview