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Smith College is a private, independent, women's liberal arts college located in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. The college was chartered in 1871 and started functioning in 1875. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 145 acres. Smith College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is a member of the Seven Sisters. Smith is also a member of the Five Colleges Consortium.
Smith College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate as the NCAA athletic teams. They are nicknamed the Pioneers. The college's campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Smith College can be found in Northampton, MA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Smith College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from Smith College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Smith College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 48% of potential students in 2007. Only 25% of students scored 590 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Smith College centered around 560 to 670, but ranged both higher and lower.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Smith College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 3,065 students were enrolled in Smith College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Smith College. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Smith College. The school offers students meal plans. Smith College student athletes compete in New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Smith College
Elm St
Northampton, MA 01063
General Phone: (413) 584-2700
http://www.smith.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 379 | political science, economics, American studies, English, history, anthropology, sociology, women's studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 63 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Science | 59 | biology, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, physics, astronomy |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | education, elementary school teaching, education of hearing impaired, secondary teaching |
| Fine Arts | 46 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Engineering | 24 | engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | religion, philosophy, logic |
| Medicine | 21 | neuroscience |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | architecture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | film studies |
| Music | 4 | music |
| 1 | ||
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Smith College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 670 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Smith College had a total enrollment of 3,065 students (3,025 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17% |
| New York | 14% |
| California | 9% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Smith College offers campus housing for 2,419 of its 3,025 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Northampton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,329 | 1,726 | 52% | 659 | 38% |
| Women | 3,329 | 1,726 | 52% | 659 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Writing | 590 | 700 |
| ACT Verbal | 26 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,186 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,186 |
| Room and board | $ 11,420 |
| Room charge | $ 5,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,690 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,570 |
Financial Aid:
Smith College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220900)
Smith College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 100 | 111 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $121,673 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $80,000 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $91,304 | 12 | $107,317 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 70 | $119,000 | 64 | $111,198 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $80,434 | 42 | $77,873 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $64,345 | 46 | $63,399 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,893 | 11 | $51,231 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 136 | $95,855 | 163 | $85,075 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Logic
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Smith College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services 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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