More selective than 82% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Smith College 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.
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Smith College 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, Smith College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 760 |
| SAT math | 700 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1420 | 1540 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Smith College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 21% | 720–760 | 700–780 | 32–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 20% | 718–770 | 690–770 | 32–34 | 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 Smith College compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Smith College has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wellesley College | 14% | 92% | $25,496 |
| 9 | Boston College | 16% | 91% | $41,704 |
| 10 | Babson College | 17% | 93% | $40,514 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | 18% | 87% | $38,782 |
| 12 | Smith College | 21% | 89% | $27,579 |
| 13 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 25% | 96% | $25,171 |
| 14 | Mount Holyoke College | 36% | 84% | $26,441 |
| 15 | Clark University | 40% | 77% | $28,714 |
| 16 | Brandeis University | 41% | 86% | $35,736 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Smith College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Smith College admissions questions
What is the Smith College acceptance rate?
Smith College accepts 21% of applicants, about 1 in 5. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,947 of 9,869 applicants were admitted.
Does Smith College require the SAT or ACT?
Smith College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Smith College?
The middle 50% of Smith College enrolled first-year students scored 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 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 Smith College?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (649 of 1,947).
Is Smith College getting harder to get into?
Smith College accepted 21% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 20% 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 Smith College overview