Acceptance Rate
57%
Enrollment
1,606
Graduation Rate
73%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,831
Retention Rate
89%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1220–1360
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)26–32
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,268
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,268
Avg Net Price
$31,057
Room & Board
$17,334
Total COA
$80,635
Median Debt
$27,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$10,969
$30,001–48,000
$14,672
$48,001–75,000
$19,579
$75,001–110,000
$24,792
$110,001+
$41,860
Pell Grant Rate: 24%
Federal Loan Rate: 71%
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Sticker Price$80,602
Estimated Net Price$31,057 (avg)
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Hobart William Smith Colleges's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$68,831
Retention Rate
89%
Median Debt
$27,000
Top Programs
Social Sciences
23.0%
Psychology
9.5%
Communication
9.0%
Biology
8.1%
Architecture
7.6%
Physical Sciences
7.3%
Natural Resources
6.7%
English
4.8%
History
4.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.5%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 72 | $76,563 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 53 | $52,131 |
| Psychology, General | 44 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 33 | — |
| Biology, General | 29 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 28 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 27 | $60,887 |
| History | 27 | $67,364 |
| Area Studies | 26 | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 25 | — |
| Education, General | 19 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | — |
| Sociology | 16 | — |
Demographics
Men 49%Women 51%
White
64.9%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More
4.2%
International
7.2%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-15
EDII2026-01-15
EA2025-11-15
RD2026-02-01
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$0
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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