Smith College
Smith College's campus is located in the heart of Northampton, Massachusetts, nestled in the Pioneer Valley. As a member of the Five College Consortium, Smith students can take courses at nearby Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and UMass Amherst. Known for its open curriculum and strong academics, Smith fosters a vibrant intellectual atmosphere for women. The college is distinctive for its Museum of Art and Botanic Garden, and it was the first women's college to offer an undergraduate engineering degree.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Smith College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 18% of students receive Pell Grants; 13% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $17,182, roughly 72% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,033 | $28,132 |
| $30K – $48K | $9,382 | $37,528 |
| $48K – $75K | $12,149 | $48,596 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,628 | $70,512 |
| $110K+ | $39,722 | $158,888 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $61,568 | $246,272 |
Programs at Smith College
17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
60
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$71,559/yr | Very High | 2.0x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
59
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$66,981/yr | Very High | 1.7x |
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Engineering
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50
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$53,571/yr | High | 2.7x |
| Statistics Compare across schools → |
45
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$69,250/yr | Very High | 1.8x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
42
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$43,717/yr | High | 1.5x |
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Political Science
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40
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$42,327/yr | Very High | 1.6x |
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Neuroscience
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27
|
$36,727/yr | High | 0.5x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
27
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$35,252/yr | High | 1.0x |
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Romance Languages
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25
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$35,407/yr | Very High | 1.1x |
| History Compare across schools → |
25
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$26,131/yr | High | 1.4x |
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Biology
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24
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$32,747/yr | High | 1.0x |
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Fine Arts
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17
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$20,171/yr | Moderate | 0.6x |
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Education
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16
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$33,737/yr | High | 1.2x |
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English
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16
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$25,023/yr | Very High | 1.2x |
| Area Studies Compare across schools → |
13
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$29,878/yr | Very High | 1.1x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
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12
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$21,648/yr | High | 0.7x |
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies
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9
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$19,105/yr | Very High | 1.0x |
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