Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY · Town (distant)

AskSchool #171 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
64.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$31,563
Sticker price $82,602
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$68,831
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
64.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,560
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,185
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
462
Yield (admitted who enroll)
15%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
61%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
52%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–700
SAT math, middle 50%
580–685
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
27% / 7%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$14,650
Family income $30–48k$12,639
Family income $48–75k$22,108
Family income $75–110k$23,149
Family income $110k+$39,740
Full sticker price (per year)
$82,602
Tuition & fees – in-state
$65,117
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$65,117
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
74%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$40,668
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$68,831

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,786
Graduate students
47
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
25%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White66%
Hispanic11%
Black7.4%
International5.8%
Two or more3.8%
Unknown3.5%
Asian2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences25%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences10%
Psychology9.9%
Business & Marketing8.5%
Communication & Journalism7.4%
English5.5%
Computer & Information Sciences4.1%
Physical Sciences3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Mark Gearan
Main phone
(315) 781-3000
Address
337 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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