Smith College

    Northampton, MA · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1420–1540
    Median ~1480
    Acceptance rate
    21%
    Enrollment
    2,544
    ACT middle 50%
    32–35

    What the numbers say about Smith College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 120 points, from 1420 to 1540. A planning score near or above 1580 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 730 Reading and Writing and 730 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 21% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 89% completion rate and $64,027 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $65,178
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $65,178
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $64,027
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    89%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1420 and 1540. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1580 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1540 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1480 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1420 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Smith College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main CampusAtlanta, GA1370–154014%
    Boston UniversityBoston, MA1420–153011%
    University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA1410–154017%
    Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC1410–152022%
    University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI1360–153016%
    University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD1400–153045%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Smith College?

    Smith College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1420–1540, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1580 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Smith College's acceptance rate?

    Smith College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 21%.

    How much does it cost to attend Smith College?

    Published tuition is approximately $65,178 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Smith College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Smith College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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