Division III · New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
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2
Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
16
Top 10% finishes
of 47 lists
#20
Best standing
Class size · Division III
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Standouts
Lists where Smith College sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#20Smallest student–faculty ratiosof 420 in Division III · #36 nationally8:1#21Best for physical sciencesof 410 in Division III · #28 nationally6.3%#22Best graduation ratesof 420 in Division III · #52 nationally90%#26Most selectiveof 417 in Division III · #58 nationally20%#31Best first-year retentionof 420 in Division III · #82 nationally93%#23Highest test scoresof 309 in Division III · #41 nationally1,474#33Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #155 nationally0.2%#34Lowest net price for families under $30kof 413 in Division III · #116 nationally$7,033#36Biggest discount from the stickerof 412 in Division III · #160 nationally68%#37Best for englishof 410 in Division III · #44 nationally5.8%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 8:1 | #20 of 420 | #36 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 90% | #22 of 420 | #52 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,474 | #23 of 309 | #41 of 774 | |
| Most selective | 20% | #26 of 417 | #58 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 93% | #31 of 420 | #82 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 9,869 | #64 of 417 | #348 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for physical sciences | 6.3% | #21 of 410 | #28 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.2% | #33 of 410 | #155 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 5.8% | #37 of 410 | #44 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 2.9% | #46 of 410 | #78 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 6.5% | #56 of 410 | #242 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 15.7% | #57 of 410 | #93 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 3.1% | #76 of 410 | #103 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 8.1% | #80 of 410 | #135 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 13.0% | #90 of 410 | #145 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 10.0% | #92 of 410 | #210 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 4.7% | #128 of 410 | #350 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #168 of 410 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #173 of 410 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 3.1% | #241 of 410 | #663 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 0.0% | #295 of 410 | #886 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 0.0% | #371 of 410 | #1,014 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $21,310 | #2 of 411 | #8 of 1,063 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $86,030 | #20 of 412 | #42 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $7,033 | #34 of 413 | #116 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 68% | #36 of 412 | #160 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $27,823 | #294 of 419 | #848 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $86,030 | #393 of 412 | #1,023 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $21,310 | #410 of 411 | #1,056 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest share of women descriptive | 98% | #8 of 421 | #8 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 76% | #22 of 420 | #52 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 13% | #44 of 420 | #68 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 67 | #75 of 416 | #212 of 1,073 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 25 | #103 of 421 | #175 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 2,506 | #139 of 421 | #644 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 6 mi | #217 of 421 | #624 of 1,086 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 2,506 | #282 of 420 | #442 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 1.5% | #352 of 414 | #983 of 1,079 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 11% | #403 of 420 | #1,052 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 2% | #412 of 421 | #1,077 of 1,086 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 1.40 | #103 of 235 | #237 of 813 | |
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 1.40 | #132 of 235 | #574 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 1.17 | #176 of 235 | #574 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1981 | #236 of 417 | #668 of 1,083 |
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