Admissions Overview
The admission process at Smith College has a 20% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Smith College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
20%
Very Selective
Application Volume
9,869
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
33%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Smith College has a 20% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Smith College 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
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
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 Smith College. About 33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,408 to 1,540. Additionally, about 15% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 34.
SAT Scores
33% of students submitted400
1600
1408 – 1540
200
800
718 – 770
200
800
690 – 770
ACT Scores
15% of students submitted1
36
32 – 34
1
36
34 – 35
1
36
28 – 35
Admission Statistics
9,869 students applied to SMITH. Of those, 20% were accepted (1,947 students). Of these 1,947 accepted students, 649 chose to enroll.
9,869
Total Applicants
1,947
Students Admitted
649
Students Enrolled
20%
Acceptance Rate