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Smith College

Northampton, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate37%
Acceptance Rate37%

Smith College Academics

Smith College requires a minimum of 128 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Smith College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Smith College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 91% of students who start college at Smith College graduate within six years.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted Unknown
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available X
New Student Orientation Unknown

Reminder: Smith College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Smith College?

Course Required?
2nd Language Unknown
Math Unknown
Science Unknown
Computer Unknown

Reminder: Check with Smith College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Smith College

When choosing a major, Smith College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Smith College.

Student Designed Majors

Smith College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Double Majoring at Smith College

Smith College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Smith College


Does Smith College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Smith College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Smith College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Smith College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Smith College Give AP Credit?

🟨 Smith College may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Smith College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Smith College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants.

Does Smith College Require Internships?

❌ Smith College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Smith College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Smith College


Smith College Library

The main library on campus is the Neilson Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Smith College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Smith College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Smith College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Smith College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Smith College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,924

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

37%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$58,768

Out-of-State

$58,768

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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