Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY · Private · 1,786 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 64.0% (5,560 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1190–1385 (ACT 28–32)
  • Undergraduates: 1,786 (5.8% international)
  • Average net price: $31,563 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 77% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Early Decision: Nov. 15, 2026
  • Early Action: Nov. 15, 2026
  • Early Decision II: Jan. 15, 2027
  • Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027

Editor's notes

  • The CDS rates GPA and rigor very important, and essay, recommendations, activities, volunteer work and work experience important. Show sustained commitments, not a long list.
  • Melly Scholarship candidates get strong preference for applying EA or ED. If you want it, apply by Nov. 15 and send the scholarship application by Dec. 1.

Sources

  1. HWS Admissions, First-Year Admission
  2. HWS Admissions, Apply
  3. HWS Admissions, Testing Policy
  4. HWS Common Data Set 2025-2026 (Institutional Research and Planning)
  5. HWS Financial Aid, Merit-Based Awards
  6. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid

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