Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- 4 Year
- GENEVA, NY
CollegeGrad School
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- GENEVA, NY
- Rating 3.4 out of 5 617 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Liberty League
From Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Hobart and William Smith are independent liberal arts colleges located on the shore of Seneca Lake in Geneva, N.Y. With only one required course and eight educational goals, the HWS curriculum is designed to give you the flexibility to pursue your passions while also gaining a robust foundation that will prepare you for the future. Working closely with your faculty advisers, you will design an individualized academic plan tailored to your interests, strengths and goals. Vigorous programs in career development, study abroad, service, leadership, entrepreneurship and athletics encourage exploration and foster global citizenship, collaboration, civic engagement and cultural competence.
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
1180-1360
ACT Range
26-30
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into HWS?
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Cost
Net Price
$37,761 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,279 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 32 responses47%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 38 responses46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 39 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics69 Graduates
- Communications59 Graduates
- Biology44 Graduates
- Political Science and Government36 Graduates
- Psychology33 Graduates
- Environmental Science31 Graduates
- History27 Graduates
- Information Science24 Graduates
- Architecture22 Graduates
- International Relations20 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,045 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
16
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 47 responsesPoll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 58 responsesInstagram Posts
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$53,500 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
77%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responsesHobart and William Smith Colleges Reviews
Rating 3.4 out of 5 617 reviews
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HWS is a great place to study and live! The school works very hard to provide opportunities for students in and out of the class room. I have been able to participate in International business case competitions, ski on the ski team, and get great internships through the Salisbury center for career development. I love the classic Liberal Arts College teaching style, we read and write a lot but you'll come out of HWS a really hard worker. Economic department is the best!
While applying, I had multiple outlets to contact faculty and administration. The admission office was extremely helpful and willing to answer questions throughout the entire process. I am extremely excited to start this Fall!
At HWS, you have the opportunity to grow and adapt both academically and personally. I have managed to take on some amazing leadership roles already at the colleges and wider community. HWS cares about life experience just as much as grades. All students are encouraged to take initiative and make an impact. I have not only managed to impact the HWS community but the wider community and even other countries. I am now launching a personal initiative throughout the UK with the support of HWS and Fulbright. All of this was made possible through HWS.