SMITH COLLEGE
- Elm St
- Northampton, MA 01063
- OPEID College Code: 00220900
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- General Phone: (413) 584-2700
- President: Carol T. Christ
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 3,121
- College Mascot: Pioneers
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Smith College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
History
Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened its doors in 1875. Sophia Smith supplied the initial funds through an inheritance received with intent to provide women with an educational institution equal to that of men. Smith College is the largest of the Seven Sisters, a group of traditionally women's liberal arts colleges found in New England. Smith has gone through many revisions over its 130 year history, but has remained true to the tenets initially set forth, which is to provide a quality education and development for young women.
Academics
Smith College offers forty-one programs of study and prides itself on it's the experience and qualifications of its faculty. The school offers its own one year long study abroad programs in four European cities. Smith College is the only all female four year institution to offer a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Smith College determined who is accepted in the school by examining each and every applicant's qualities. Often they accept students that may prove unique or different from a standard enrollee, though all students at smith have demonstrated academic excellence prior to acceptance at the college.
Financial aid is available for eligible students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should visit the Smith College website to obtain more information and determine eligibility.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.smith.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.smith.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 4,011 | 4,011 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 1,904 (47%) | 1,904 (47%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 665 (35%) | 665 (35%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 17% | 9% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,202 | $5,441 | $2,306 | $26,388 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 12 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 674 | 804 | 752 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $37,758 | $36,058 | $34,186 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $37,758 | $36,058 | $34,186 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $37,758 | $36,058 | $34,186 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,622 | $12,050 | $11,420 |
| Other Expenses | $1,576 | $1,680 | $1,570 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,756 | $50,588 | $47,976 |
| In-State | $52,756 | $50,588 | $47,976 |
| Out of State | $52,756 | $50,588 | $47,976 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
| In-State | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
| Out of State | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
| In-State | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
| Out of State | $38,558 | $36,858 | $34,986 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,121 Undergraduate: 2,614 Graduate: 507
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 72 Female: 3,049
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 0 Female: 2,614
- Graduate Gender Male: 72 Female: 435
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,021 Part-Time: 100
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,593 Part-Time: 21
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 428 Part-Time: 79
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 230 | 7% |
| American Indian | 22 | 0.7% |
| Black | 210 | 7% |
| Asian | 360 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 7% |
| White | 1,417 | 45% |
| Unknown | 674 | 22% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,171 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,082 | 35% |
| Ages 22-24 | 238 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 237 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 124 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 64 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 75 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 61 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,303 | 1,118 | 185 |
| Faculty Status | 381 | 316 | 65 |
| Tenured Faculty | 232 | 227 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 35 | - | 35 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 381 | 316 | 65 |
| Primarily Instruction | 381 | 316 | 65 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 57 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 371 | 311 | 60 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 493 | 434 | 59 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 184 | 155 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 44 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 220 | 202 | 18 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,629 (298) | $107,609 (138) | $96,471 (160) |
| Professor | $128,534 (143) | $131,390 (76) | $125,295 (67) |
| Associate Professor | $88,383 (78) | $90,012 (34) | $87,125 (44) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,839 (49) | $69,594 (18) | $69,981 (31) |
| Instructor | $56,750 (28) | $55,132 (10) | $57,649 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,454 (18) | $96,218 (4) | $106,807 (14) |
| Professor | $123,119 (10) | $103,434 (2) | $128,041 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $86,095 (5) | $89,002 (2) | $84,157 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,835 (3) | - (-) | $72,835 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,708 (316) | $106,796 (142) | $95,740 (174) |
| Professor | $126,717 (153) | $130,191 (78) | $123,105 (75) |
| Associate Professor | $87,303 (83) | $89,057 (36) | $85,959 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,248 (52) | $69,594 (18) | $69,064 (34) |
| Instructor | $56,750 (28) | $55,132 (10) | $57,649 (18) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 84% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 84% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 90% |
| American Indian | 71% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | 83% |
| Hispanic | 74% |
| White | 88% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 78% |
| 5 Years | 83% |
| 6 Years | 84% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
