Smith College
2019-20
The 2019-20 Common Data Set for Smith College — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$64,027
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
89%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$27,579
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$17,550
federal loans only
FSA
3%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
300numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESIf yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/institutional-research-smith-data
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Men's college
Academic year calendar:Semester
Enrollment And Persistence
4 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 98 | 351 | 354 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 86 | 2 | 2 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 36 | 161 | 161 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 306 | 1248 | 1250 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 63 | 243 | 243 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 32 | 119 | 119 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 12 | 102 | 102 |
| Total | 633 | 2526 | 2531 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | 0 |
| Bachelor's degrees | 616 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 20 |
| Master's degrees | 167 |
| Post-master's certificates | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 8 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | 0 |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 0 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 0 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 0 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total completers | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 0 | Not reported |
| Did not persist | 2015 | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 2015 | 13 |
| Completed program in less than two years | 0 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | 0 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | 0 | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | 150 | Not reported |
| Transfers out | 0 | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | 0 | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | 0 | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 94.29% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 0 | 5597 | Not reported | 5,597 |
| Admitted | 0 | 1817 | Not reported | 1,817 |
| Enrolled | 0 | 633 | Not reported | 633 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | 633 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language3
Social studies2
Academic electives1
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | Yes | — |
| Application essay | Yes | — | — | — |
| Recommendations | Yes | — | — | — |
| Interview | — | Yes | — | — |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | Yes | — | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Alumni relation | — | — | Yes | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | — | Yes | — |
| Work experience | — | — | Yes | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 30 | Not reported |
| ACT | Not reported | Not reported |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1330 | 1500 | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 670 | 740 | Not reported |
| SAT math | 660 | 780 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 30 | 33 | Not reported |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class75
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class96
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent who had GPA of 4.068
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9916
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.492
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:4.00
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Amount of housing deposit:500
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | Not reported | 248 | Not reported | 248 |
| Admitted | Not reported | 111 | Not reported | 111 |
| Enrolled | Not reported | 47 | Not reported | 47 |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month2
Spring Closing Date: Month11
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Spring Notification Date: Month12
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:64
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:64
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2019-2020 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. E1 Accelerated program x E1 Cooperative education program E1 Cross-registration x E1 Distance learning E1 Double major x E1 Dual enrollment E1 English as a Second Language (ESL) E1 Exchange student program (domestic) x E1 External degree program E1 Honors Program x E1 Independent study x E1 Internships x E1 Liberal arts/career combination E1 Student-designed major x E1 Study abroad x E1 Teacher certification program x E1 W eekend college E1 Other (specify): E2 This question has been removed from the Common Data Set. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: E3 Arts/fine arts E3 Computer literacy E3 English (including composition) E3 Foreign languages E3 History E3 Humanities E3 Mathematics E3 Philosophy E3 Sciences (biological or physical) E3 Social science E3 Other (describe): writing intensive/interdisciplinary writing x
Student Life
2 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)84%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)81%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing94%
Percent who live off campus or commute6%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 55830 | 55830 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 284 | 284 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Minimum2
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
5 TABLESAcademic Year2018-2019 estimated
Federal$3,628,219
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$71,655,272
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,128,871
Total Scholarships/Grants$77,174,021
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,797,738
Federal Work-Study$2,487,795
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,764,967
Total Self-Help$9,050,500
Parent Loans$2,514,483
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$97,092
Federal$124,619
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,181,762
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$742,149
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,048,530
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,674,662
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$138,678
Total Self-Help$2,813,340
Parent Loans$400,655
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$32,364
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:168
AcademicsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CDS-H Page 23 Common Data Set 2019-2020
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEbased on ____ students2,523
and ____ faculty6,667
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Natural resources and conservation | 0% | 0% | 0.0376% |
| Architecture | 0% | 0% | 0.0063% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | 0% | 0% | 0.0627% |
| Communication/journalism | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Communication technologies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Computer and information sciences | 0% | 0% | 0.0476% |
| Personal and culinary services | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Education | 0% | 0% | 0.0288% |
| Engineering | 0% | 0% | 0.0489% |
| Engineering technologies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 0% | Not reported | 0.0777% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | 0% | 0% |
| Law/legal studies | 0% | 0% | Not reported |
| English | 0% | 0% | Not reported |
| Liberal arts/general studies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Library science | 0% | 0% | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mathematics and statistics | 0% | 0% | 0.0564% |
| Military science and military technologies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 0% | 0% | 0.0125% |
| Parks and recreation | 0% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 0% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Physical sciences | 0% | 0% | 0.0426% |
| Science technologies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Psychology | 0% | 0% | 0.0514% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Public administration and social services | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Social sciences | 0% | 0% | 0.2168% |
| Construction trades | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Precision production | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Transportation and materials moving | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Visual and performing arts | 0% | 0% | 0.0965% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | 0% | 0% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | 0% | 0% |
| History | 0% | 0% | 0.0388% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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