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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
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
Human Services, General	×
Public Policy Analysis, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
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

5,904

Applied

3,778

Accepted

1,794

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,946

Females Applied

2,056

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,812

Males Applied

1,627

Males Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.62

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	March 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 25th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	640	610	700
SAT Math	635	580	685
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

64,988

Private

Fees

1,574

Full-time student fees

18,210

Room & board

9,642

Room only

Financial Aid

54,974

Avg. Financial Aid Package

54,912

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

58,280

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,575

Avg. Loan Aid

34,158

Avg. Grant Aid

51,107

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

88.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

30%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,794

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.97%
Black or African American	7.39%
White or Caucasian	65.96%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	2.52%
Two or more races	3.81%
Other	3.47%

Gender

Male (45.82%)

Female (52.68%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	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

182

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 157

Part-time - 25

Male - 84

Female - 98