Overview

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a Comprehensive institution located in Geneva, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY  14456
United States

Contact Phone: 315-781-3000

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Architecture And Related Services, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
European Studies/civilization
Gay/lesbian Studies
Latin American Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Latin Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,771

Applied

2,546

Accepted

1,660

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,973

Females Applied

1,377

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,798

Males Applied

1,169

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	640	580	700
SAT Math	635	580	690
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

60,350

Private

Fees

1,250

Full-time student fees

16,910

Room & board

8,955

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

49,463

Avg. Financial Aid Package

52,230

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

51,368

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,701

Avg. Loan Aid

27,792

Avg. Grant Aid

45,418

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,660

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

58%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.86%
Black or African American	7.11%
White or Caucasian	66.39%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.12%
Asian	2.83%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.49%
Other	4.28%

Gender

Male (48.31%)

Female (51.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	91%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family and Homecoming Weekend, Spring Fest and Winter Wonderland

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Latin American Organization, SANKFA, Student Governments, Club Sports and CAB

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No	No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Squash			No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Squash			No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

191

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 171

Part-time - 20

Male - 90

Female - 101