“The largest women's college in America — a Seven Sisters powerhouse with engineering, an open curriculum, and a 40-house residential system.”
Smith College is a premier private liberal arts women's college in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a founding member of the historic Seven Sisters. Founded in 1875 by Sophia Smith, it remains the largest all-women's college in the United States, enrolling approximately 2,549 undergraduates and 551 graduate students. Smith is renowned for its distinctive open curriculum where students have complete freedom to design their academic path with only a required first-year writing course. The college pioneered the Picker Engineering Program in 1999 — the only ABET-accredited engineering program at a U.S. women's liberal arts college — where 100% of engineering students and over 60% of engineering faculty are women. Smith's iconic 40-house residential system creates self-governing communities where students live throughout their four years, fostering traditions like Friday Tea that date back over 100 years. The $2.7 billion endowment supports loan-free financial aid, and starting Fall 2026, tuition will be free for students whose families earn up to $150,000 annually. Smith is part of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$67,000 – $68,000
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Literature, languages, classics, history, philosophy, art history, and cultural studies emphasizing critical thinking, interpretation, and creative expression.
Rigorous training in STEM fields plus the groundbreaking Picker Engineering Program. Home to extensive undergraduate research opportunities.
Programs covering human behavior, institutions, and social systems with focus on real-world application and fieldwork.
4 years
The only ABET-accredited engineering program at a U.S. women's liberal arts college, founded in 1999. Combines rigorous engineering fundamentals with liberal arts breadth, with strengths in biomedical engineering and engineering for sustainability. 100% of students and over 60% of faculty are women.
4 years
Smith students can take courses at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and UMass Amherst as part of their degree. This provides access to specialized courses, research opportunities, and diverse peer groups across five campuses in the Pioneer Valley.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $65,178
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
