Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY · Private nonprofit · 1,786 undergraduates

Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 64% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1190–1385 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $31,617 a year. Within six years, 71% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
64%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1190–1385
ACT middle 50%
28–32

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$85,685 a year
Average net price after aid
$31,617 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$14,938 a year
Tuition and fees
$66,748 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
71%
Students who return for a second year
86%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$80,471 a year
Median debt at graduation
$26,000

Students

Undergraduates
1,786
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
27%
Student-faculty ratio
11 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
25%
Biological and biomedical sciences
10%
Psychology
10%
Business, management and marketing
9%
Communication and journalism
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.