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Hobart William Smith Colleges, New York

Overview of Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges is found in Geneva, New York. Geneva is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Hobart William Smith Colleges.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Hobart William Smith Colleges is known for its programs in mathematics, science, art studies, architecture and planning, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.

Hobart William Smith Colleges Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 630. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Hobart William Smith Colleges maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Hobart William Smith Colleges is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Students numbered 1,882 in 2005 at the school.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Hobart William Smith Colleges. The school has a residential or campus feel. Hobart William Smith Colleges offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hobart William Smith Colleges values student athletics, and belongs to the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hobart and William Smith Colleges are a student-centered learning environment, globally focused, grounded in the values of equity and service, developing citizens who will lead in the 21st century. The CollegesÆ commitment to these principals was solidified in 1999 when they appointed the then director of the Peace Corps as president of Hobart and William Smith. President Mark D. Gearan has since reinforced the Colleges' commitment to global understanding and study abroad opportunities, community service, and service learning, with the goal of providing these elements through contemporary facilities and state-of-the-art technology. In maintaining this environment, the Colleges create opportunities to engage faculty and students with other languages and diverse cultures. The majority of students participate in a study-abroad experience during their four years here. These experiences enhance what takes place on campus in the academic and social lives of students and it also allows the community to delve into the broader intellectual world. The academic program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges keeps this highly interactive environment alive. The academic program is set apart from peer institutions in terms of excellence and opportunity. Education takes place not only inside well-taught classes, but also outside in well-run off-campus programs and well-conceived service projects. The Colleges view civic responsibility, community engagement, and international education as integral components of a liberal arts education. This rigorous academic program challenges studentsÆ minds while expanding their horizons to new worlds."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY 14456
General Phone: (315) 781-3000
Admissions Phone: (315) 781-3472
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 781-3316
http://WWW.HWS.EDU

Hobart William Smith Colleges Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hobart William Smith Colleges awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts224English, history, economics, liberal arts and sciences, political science, international relations, American studies, sociology, ...
Science49biology, chemistry, physics, geological and earth sciences, physical science courses
Therapy And Counseling32psychology
Media24mass communication
Art Studies23art studies
Family And Social Work19public policy analysis
Architecture And Planning18architectural services
Conservation And Resource Management10conservation
Religion And Philosophy9philosophy, religion
Mathematics8mathematics
Computer Science And Engineering6computer and info science
Education And Teaching6elementary school teaching
Drama And Performing Arts2dance
Music1music
Fine Arts0fine arts studies

Number of programs and degrees for Hobart William Smith Colleges in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree42544
Master's degree61

Student Body

In 2005, Hobart William Smith Colleges had a total enrollment of 1,882 students (1,880 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men48%
Women52%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White87%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York48%
Massachusetts12%
New Jersey7%
Connecticut6%
Pennsylvania4%
Maine3%
Vermont2%
New Hampshire2%
Maryland2%
Rhode Island2%
California2%
Ohio2%
Foreign countries1%
Colorado1%
Virginia1%

Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

Hobart William Smith Colleges Room and Board (2005)

Hobart William Smith Colleges offers campus housing for 1,546 of its 1,880 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Geneva, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,4212,20064%54525%
Men1,7381,00358%26226%
Women1,6831,19771%28324%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal530640
SAT Math540630
ACT Verbal2228
ACT Math2127
ACT Composite2327

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT96%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT28%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (315) 781-3472

Hobart William Smith Colleges Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 32,737
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 32,737
Room and board$ 8,386
Room charge$ 4,431
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,423
Books and supplies$ 850
Other expenses$ 650

Financial Aid:
Hobart William Smith Colleges participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 781-3316

Hobart William Smith Colleges Faculty

Hobart William Smith Colleges has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year48$92,06516$85,620
Associate professoracademic year16$70,38817$67,352
Assistant professoracademic year33$51,91329$51,639
Instructoracademic year5$43,7418$43,578
All faculty totalacademic year102$73,30570$62,301

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hobart William Smith Colleges Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
FootballUpstate Collegiate Athletic Association
BasketballUpstate Collegiate Athletic Association
TrackUpstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Hobart William Smith Colleges Degree Programs (2005)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture and Related Services, Other

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Hobart William Smith Colleges Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hobart William Smith Colleges Apart:

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Dorm rooms per full-time student
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Top 5%Hobart William Smith Colleges Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in art studies
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Top 5%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in art studies
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
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Top 7%Hobart William Smith Colleges Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
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Top 9%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of students from other states
% of degrees in liberal arts
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Top 9%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in liberal arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
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Top 10%Hobart William Smith Colleges Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in science
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Top 12%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in science
Number of degree programs
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Top 12%Hobart William Smith Colleges Number of degree programs
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
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Top 14%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in architecture and planning
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in architecture and planning
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in mathematics
Student SAT scores
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Hobart William Smith Colleges Student SAT scores
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member

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