Hobart William Smith Colleges
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,700 within 10 years; strong 77% graduation rate.
About This School
Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private nonprofit institution located in Geneva, New York with approximately 1,786 undergraduate students enrolled. Hobart William Smith Colleges has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,563 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $62,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a private liberal arts college in Geneva, New York. It traces its origins to Geneva Academy established in 1797. Students can choose from over 70 areas of study with degrees in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Management, and Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership.
This small liberal arts college in Geneva, NY offers a genuinely personal experience with just 1,600 undergrads and strong freshman retention at 89%, suggesting students who enroll tend to stick around and feel supported. The 73% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, and while median debt of $24,250 is relatively modest, the $62,700 median earnings at 10 years is middle-of-the-road for a private college at $31K/year in net cost. Worth considering if you value small-campus community, broad liberal arts exploration, and can negotiate strong aid — but compare outcomes carefully against similarly priced options before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,786 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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