Northampton, MATest-optional~19% admit rate

Smith College SAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1420–1540 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1420 – 1540

40080012001600

ACT composite32 – 35

1122436

Test	25th percentile	75th percentile
SAT total	1420	1540
ACT composite	32	35

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1540 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Smith College is test-optional

Smith College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Smith College, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Smith College?+

There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Smith College students scored between 1420 and 1540 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1540 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1480 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.

Is a 1420 SAT good enough for Smith College?+

A 1420 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1540 gives you more margin.

What ACT score do I need for Smith College?+

The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 32–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 32 is roughly the 25th percentile.

Is Smith College test-optional or test-required?+

Smith College does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Similar Colleges by SAT Range

Colleges whose admitted-student SAT range is closest to Smith College's (1420–1540).

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

1440–1520

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA

1410–1540

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

1440–1510

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA

1430–1540

Boston University

Boston, MA

1430–1510

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH

1450–1530

Ranked by closeness to Smith College’s SAT range, not by prestige or selectivity.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Smith College’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Smith has been test-optional since 2009 and remains so; it is test-optional, not test-blind. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Smith College’s admissions office.

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