Smith at a Glance
Founded in 1871, Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in the United States, with students from 48 states and 67 countries. An independent, nondenominational college, Smith remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but admits both men and women as graduate students.
Enrollment & Geography
At Smith, we have more than 2,500 undergraduates who come from all over the country and all over the world. For students entering in fall 2025, we received 8,102 applications and admitted 22%. Check out more admissions statistics.
Here’s the geographic breakdown of enrolling students (based on data for the class of 2029):
26%
Mid-Atlantic
22%
New England
18%
West
12%
Foreign & U.S. Territories
9%
Midwest
14%
South & Southwest
Financial Aid to the Class of 2028
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees, 2025–26
$67,140
Tuition
$23,360
Housing and Meals
$308
Student Activities Fee
$800
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
$640
Transportation (domestic average)
$1,850
Personal Expenses