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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart College was established in 1822 as the Geneva College. In 1852, it was named Hobart College in honor of its founder, Episcopal bishop John Henry Hobart. The William Smith School for Women was founded in 1908 by nurseryman William Smith. These two started sharing facilities and the first joint commencement was organized in 1922. In 1943, they established a joint corporate identity and began to be referred to as Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Legally, the combined corporation is known as The Colleges of the Seneca. This liberal arts college is situated on a 188-acre campus in Geneva, New York.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers bachelor’s degrees in arts and science, and master’s degrees in teaching. Students can choose from over 40 majors and more than 60 minors. There are also several research projects, service learning and internships, and study abroad programs on offer.

The sports teams of Hobart College are known as the Statesmen while the William Smith College’s teams are nicknamed the Herons. The students participate in basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, sailing, soccer, squash, tennis, field hockey, and swimming and diving. Both the Statesmen and the Herons have won a significant number of national championships.

Overview of Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges is found in Geneva, NY. 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 range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Hobart William Smith Colleges is known for its programs in science, art studies, 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.

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 2,009 in 2007 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
http://WWW.HWS.EDU

Hobart William Smith Colleges Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts253economics, English, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, ...
Science48biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics, physical science courses
Media27mass communication
Therapy And Counseling26psychology
Conservation And Resource Management17conservation
Family And Social Work17public policy analysis
Art Studies11art studies
Architecture And Planning10architectural services
Religion And Philosophy10religion, philosophy
Education And Teaching7elementary school teaching
Mathematics5mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts4dance
Computer Science And Engineering3computer and info science
Music2music
Fine Arts0fine arts studies

Number of programs and degrees for Hobart William Smith Colleges in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree43344
Master's degree71

Student Body

In 2007, Hobart William Smith Colleges had a total enrollment of 2,009 students (2,007 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men44%
Women56%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate99%
Graduate1%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White87%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1818%
18-1951%
20-2128%
22-242%
25-290%
35-390%
40-490%
50-640%

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

ResidencePercent
New York43%
Connecticut13%
Massachusetts12%
Pennsylvania6%
New Jersey6%
Maine2%
Vermont2%
(International Students)2%
New Hampshire2%
Rhode Island2%
Maryland2%
Ohio1%
Michigan1%
Colorado1%
Illinois1%

Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

Hobart William Smith Colleges Room and Board (2007)

Hobart William Smith Colleges offers campus housing for 1,868 of its 2,007 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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 17 meals per week.

Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,1782,27054%60126%
Men2,00294547%26328%
Women2,1761,32561%33826%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Hobart William Smith Colleges Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 36,718
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 36,718
Room and board$ 9,552
Room charge$ 4,908
Board (meal plan) charge$ 4,644
Books and supplies$ 1,060
Other expenses$ 998

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

Hobart William Smith Colleges Faculty

Hobart William Smith Colleges has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6728
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2333
Non-tenured and not on tenure track139

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year50$102,16415$93,243
Associate professoracademic year19$78,19515$76,413
Assistant professoracademic year31$59,63633$57,631
Instructoracademic year3$47,3967$47,496
All faculty totalacademic year103$83,34870$68,273

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

Hobart William Smith Colleges Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

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

Hobart William Smith Colleges Degree Programs (2007)

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:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Hobart William Smith Colleges Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Hobart William Smith Colleges Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Hobart William Smith Colleges Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in art studies
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Hobart William Smith Colleges Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Hobart William Smith Colleges Male % of student body
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in media
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Hobart William Smith Colleges % of degrees in science
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
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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