Smith College
Northampton, MAPrivate nonprofitRank 850 of 1,732Traditional rank 560 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,033 |
| $30–48k | $9,382 |
| $48–75k | $12,149 |
| $75–110k | $17,628 |
| $110k+ | $39,722 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $58,768 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $61,568 |
| Change | $2,800 (+4.8%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $21,310 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +17.5% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 90% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 93% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 17% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 13% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,137 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,952 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University | $55,080 | $4,832 |
| Tufts University | $51,267 | −$93 |
| Boston College | $51,099 | $5,545 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $58,331 | $3,462 |
| Wellesley College | $61,549 | $3,733 |
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