Smith College

If you are planning on applying to Smith College, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Smith College for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 30.

Smith College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Smith College's admissions stats.

Smith College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	74%
Mean SAT Score	1415
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	54%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	26%
Waitlist	Yes

Smith College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Smith College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	January 30
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 15	March 30

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Applying Early to Smith College?

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Smith College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before January 30.

The early decision acceptance rate at Smith College is 61%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 37%. Last year, Smith College admitted 307 of the 501 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Smith College Admissions

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Transferring to Smith College

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Smith College

In 2022, Smith College waitlisted 1,155 students and 684 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 67 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does Smith College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Smith College

Wondering what factors are considered by Smith College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Smith College for more information on admission factors.

Smith College Application Requirements

To apply to Smith College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Smith College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Smith College?

Students admitted to Smith College have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 28.6% submitted a class rank. At Smith College 74% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 93% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Smith College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	74%
3.75 and 3.99	15%
3.50 and 3.74	10%
3.25 and 3.49	1%
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Smith College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Smith College considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Smith College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 54% of Smith College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 26% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Smith College?

To be competitive with other Smith College applicants, you should aim to score between 1350 and 1490 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Smith College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1490 and 25% of scored lower than 1350, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Smith College student is 1415.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Smith College students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 670 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Smith College students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 670 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Smith College?

To be most competitive at Smith College, you should strive to earn between 31 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Smith College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 31 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Smith College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 31.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Smith College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Smith College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 15. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Smith College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Smith College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Smith College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Smith College.

Does Smith College accept transfer credits?

✅ Smith College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Smith College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Smith College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Smith College?

❌ No, Smith College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Smith College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Smith College is 37%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Smith College?

✅ Smith College's early decision acceptance rate was 61% in 2021.

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