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Smith College Northampton, MA

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Campus Life
Colleges » By State » Massachusetts » Smith College » Campus Life

Campus Size

Small Campus
2,588
Total Undergrads
Including 17 Part-time
631
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
98% Women
2% Men

Athletics

Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Basketball - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Fencing - - Yes -
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Golf - - Yes -
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Soccer - - - Yes
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.8%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.5%
Hispanic 6.8%
Non-resident alien 7.3%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 22.9%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 44.7%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 9%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 6
Property Crime 21
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Katherine class of 2014
  • 3
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  • “Smith uses the House System which means that students are placed in houses. Much of the social life revolves around the people in your house. If you are placed in…”

  • May-29-2012 » Read More
  • Sandra from Brooklyn, NY
  • 5
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  • “Wonderful housing, with a great variety to choose from. You can be in a small close knit community house, a larger informal house or anything in between. They are actually…”

  • May-30-2012 » Read More
  • Megan from Stafford Springs, CT
  • 5
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  • “Smith College has a very strong House community that is supportive and helpful for incoming students and current students alike. Stresses community spirit and equality awareness.…”

  • Jun-26-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Nathaly from Houston, TX
  • May-03-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    There are about 15 dining areas on campus, and they give a variety of foods (vegetarian, vegan, local, etc). Whatever your preference, Smith has it.

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  • 5
  • Emily from Saugus, CA
  • Dec-29-2012 I am a current student here

    GREAT food. They also let you bring tupperware, and you can eat as much as you want without it affecting your meal plan.

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  • 4
  • Springfield, MA
  • Nov-14-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is pretty good, it depends on the person's taste. I am happy to say I have tried new foods here and enjoyed them.

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  • 4
  • Lauren from Baldwin, NY
  • Aug-02-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is quite good compared to other schools. We have a very wide variety (Asian, vegan, kosher/halal/gluten free) and the fact that we don't have a meal plan is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Also Julia Child attended smith so we have Julia Child Day around Thanksgiving which is super yummy :)

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Sandra from Brooklyn, NY
  • May-30-2012 I am a current student here

    No greek organizations are recognized on Smith Campus, but one can join one through the University of Massachusetts, one of the nearby colleges in the area.

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  • 0
  • Katherine class of 2014
  • May-29-2012 I am a current student here

    Personally when you live in a house full of girls, you are basically living in a sorority that you didn't chose to pledge to.

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