Admissions Overview
The admission process at Hobart William Smith Colleges has a 57% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Hobart William Smith Colleges has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
57%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
5,560
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
15%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Hobart William Smith Colleges has a 57% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Hobart William Smith Colleges evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Hobart William Smith Colleges. About 27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,220 to 1,360. Additionally, about 7% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 26 to 32.
SAT Scores
27% of students submitted400
1600
1220 – 1360
200
800
620 – 690
200
800
600 – 670
ACT Scores
7% of students submitted1
36
26 – 32
1
36
24 – 32
1
36
25 – 32
Admission Statistics
5,560 students applied to HWS. Of those, 57% were accepted (3,185 students). Of these 3,185 accepted students, 462 chose to enroll.
5,560
Total Applicants
3,185
Students Admitted
462
Students Enrolled
57%
Acceptance Rate