Hobart William Smith Colleges GPA (3.62) & Acceptance Rate

Q: How many applicants get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Hobart William Smith Colleges' acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,778 of 5,904 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA did Hobart William Smith Colleges' first-year students have?

66.4% of Hobart William Smith Colleges' first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.7%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 64% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.62, as reported by the college for 2024–25

SAT, middle 50%: 610–700 reading and writing, 580–685 math

ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite

Average net price: $33,172 a year (2022–23)

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Hobart William Smith Colleges average GPA

Hobart William Smith Colleges reported an average high school GPA of 3.62 for its first-year students who submitted one (95% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	25.7%
3.75–3.99	15%
3.50–3.74	25.7%
3.25–3.49	15.2%
3.00–3.24	9.9%
2.50–2.99	7.2%
2.00–2.49	1.3%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Hobart William Smith Colleges reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Hobart William Smith Colleges acceptance rate

Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 3,778 of 5,904 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 64%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Geneva, New York, with 1,794 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Hobart William Smith Colleges in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	610	660	700
SAT Math	580	640	685
ACT Composite	28	30	32
ACT English	28	31	33
ACT Math	25	27	30

22% submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores, as Hobart William Smith Colleges reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1319 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Hobart William Smith Colleges looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Hobart William Smith Colleges's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Hobart William Smith Colleges awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,172 a year at Hobart William Smith Colleges in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

It would be within the usual range there: 33.6% of Hobart William Smith Colleges' first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Is Hobart William Smith Colleges hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 64% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at Hobart William Smith Colleges?

It's one factor among several: Hobart William Smith Colleges requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Hobart William Smith Colleges' acceptance rate was 64% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,778 of 5,904 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Hobart William Smith Colleges look for?

Hobart William Smith Colleges doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.62, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA did Hobart William Smith Colleges' first-year students have?

66.4% of Hobart William Smith Colleges' first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25.7%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges require the SAT or ACT?

Check Hobart William Smith Colleges' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hobart William Smith Colleges was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 7% sent ACT scores.

What are Hobart William Smith Colleges' SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Hobart William Smith Colleges' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 610–700 in reading and writing and 580–685 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What do students pay at Hobart William Smith Colleges after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,172 a year at Hobart William Smith Colleges in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Hobart William Smith Colleges awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Hobart William Smith Colleges' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Hobart William Smith CollegesU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Hobart William Smith Colleges Common Data Set 2024–25Hobart William Smith Colleges: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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