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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a small, private institution located in Geneva, ny. Founded in 1822, Hobart William Smith Colleges offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,539 undergraduates
cost $61,725 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hobart William Smith Colleges? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.4%
SAT score average 1339
ACT score average 30
Average high school GPA 3.86
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hobart William Smith Colleges is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Public Policy and Administration
Languages and Literature
Other

Popular majors

Economics
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
History
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,725
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,910
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $700
Cost of attendance* $80,635
Average financial aid package $48,621
Estimated cost $32,014 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,725
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,910
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $700
Cost of attendance* $80,635
Average financial aid package $48,621
Estimated cost $32,014 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hobart William Smith Colleges has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,539, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.

Total enrollment

1,669

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hobart William Smith Colleges, students love their Latin American Organization, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456
phone 315-781-3000
address www.hws.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Latin american organization

Sankfa

Student governments

Club sports

Cab

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hobart William Smith Colleges to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Hobart William Smith Colleges is located in Geneva, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges? 

The acceptance rate for Hobart William Smith Colleges is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

The average high school GPA for Hobart William Smith Colleges students was 3.86.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hobart William Smith Colleges?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hobart William Smith Colleges including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $322,540.

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