Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Geneva, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a private institution established in 1822 with city setting located at Geneva. It is ranked 70 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $63,268. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,559. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Hobart College and William Smith College are coordinate liberal arts colleges, which means that men attend Hobart College while women attend William Smith College. Male and female students attend classes together and share one campus but receive degrees from their respective colleges. Greek life is popular and prevalent among students at Hobart College, but William Smith College does not offer sororities. Students interested in getting involved in student groups or organizations can choose from more than 70 clubs. Some residence halls on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges house students interested in particular themes or causes, from an interest in sports to sharing the same major.

#70 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Geneva, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1822
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,559 Undergraduates
Website http://www2.hws.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$79,860
Cost of Attendance
$32,169
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $55,255
Outstate Tuition Fee $55,255
Room and Board Fees $17,334
$40,788 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

68% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Universal College Application

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$50,211 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$44,873 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $79,860
68% Students with need received Financial Aid
21.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
CENTENNIAL CENTER LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Total Worth range up to $40,500.
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Edward E. Rigney '31 Debate Scholarship
Total Worth $3,000/year
Details Awarded to students who have contributed significantly to debate programs, Model U.N., Mock trial, or other similarly relevant pursuits. The Debate scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Admissions staff. Students are required to complete a scholarship application and interview.
Deborah Tall Scholarship for Creative Writing
Total Worth --
Details The Deborah Tall scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate refined writing skills based on 10-15 pages of original creative writing in any combination of fiction, poetry or creative non-fiction (this can be multiple pieces of writing). Each applicant will also need to submit a personal statement between 200-500 words that talk about the applicant as a writer.
THE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Details Students who demonstrate a heightened awareness of issues that impact the greater good and who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to community. Civic Engagement Scholars will serve in and with organizations that support the Finger Lakes region. Qualification is determined through the application process at the discretion of the Committee on Admissions.
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Students

1,559 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
86% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
68% Students graduate within 6 years