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Northampton, MA · Private · 2,544 students

What are Smith College’s admission requirements?

Smith College admits 21.0% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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21.0%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 3 recommendation letters
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 5, 2027
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 15, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
21.0%
SAT middle 50%
1420–1540median 1450
ACT middle 50%
32–35median 33
Testing
Optional33% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Smith College?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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What does Smith College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Grades
    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Smith College considers each part, not how heavily.

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