Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Founded 1822
President Mark Gearan (President)
Fees USD 59,165
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Hobart and William Smith Colleges are coordinate liberal arts colleges founded in 1822 (Hobart for men) and 1908 (William Smith for women), located on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York. HWS enrolls approximately 2,200 students and is known for its distinctive interdisciplinary curriculum, strong commitment to social justice, and outstanding programs in environmental studies, economics, and the arts. The coordinate structure allows students to take classes together while maintaining two separate student governments and athletic programs.
Academic Programs
- Environmental Studies and Sustainability — Field-based Lake Seneca and Finger Lakes research
- Interdisciplinary Majors — Customized interdisciplinary programs
- Social Justice Studies — Unique interdisciplinary social justice program
- Sciences — Biology, chemistry, and geoscience
- Arts — Studio art, theatre, and music
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1210–1400, ACT 28–32
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 15
- Early Decision II: January 1
- Regular Decision: February 1