by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Smith will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Smith this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,502 undergraduate students at Smith College is 458 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 9 to 1 which places Smith College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Smith College , there are 9 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (73.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (91.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Smith College compares to the national average
Smith College offers 50 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 37 majors within 17 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Smith College awarded 887 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 0 | 64 | 64 |
| General Biology | 0 | 58 | 58 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 56 | 56 |
| General Engineering | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| General English Literature | 0 | 48 | 48 |
Find out what Smith College's top fields of study and majors are