by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,183 undergraduates in 2020, Smith is a small, private college located in Northampton, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Smith offers a “study abroad” program.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Smith Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Smith does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Smith Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Smith for Veterans Guide.
Smith offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Smith has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,183 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,160 (98.9%). Part-time attendance was 23 (1.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,160 | 23 | 2,183 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Smith is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Smith #1879 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Smith by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Smith Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Smith, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Smith College Athletics