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$78,438
Sticker Price
Cost of Attendance
$29,814
Net Price
Cost of Attendance
$17,550
Median Debt
Cost of Attendance

Costs

Tuition
$56,114
Books & Supplies
$800
Room & Board
$19,420
Other
$2,104
Total
$78,438

The sticker price at Smith is $78,438. This sticker price includes costs for tuition, books and supplies, room and board, and other miscellaneous expenses.


It’s also important to note that the cost of tuition can vary from year to year and you can expect the cost of tuition to rise over your four years in college. With that said, your financial aid will also be recalculated each year which will take into account any tuition increases.

Smith College Questbridge Scholarships

Smith is a member of Questbridge, which is a prestigious scholarship program that supports high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds. Students who are “matched” to Smith College through Questbridge receive a four year, full ride scholarship to the school. If you are interested in learning more about Questbridge, you can check out our Questbridge Scholarship guide.

Smith College Financial Aid

Students who are applying for financial aid at Smith need to submit both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA), as well as the CSS Profile.


The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, and students should apply as soon as they can! The FAFSA uses financial information from the prior, prior year which means that you don’t need to wait for the year to end and can use last year’s financial information.


The FAFSA code for Smith is 002209 and the CSS Profile Code is 3762.


It should be noted that while the FAFSA is free, the CSS Profile does require an application fee. However, students can qualify for a CSS Profile application fee waiver if the cost will present a financial hardship for the students’ family.


If you are looking for more information on how to complete the FAFSA or the CSS Profile, check out these resources:


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Pell Grants at Smith College

18% of students at Smith College receive Pell Grants, which are awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (students who have a bachelor’s or professional degree are not eligible). Pell Grants are awarded by the federal government and do not need to be repaid. To apply for a Pell Grant, students will need to submit their FAFSA. If you are awarded a Pell Grant, you’ll see it listed in your financial aid award letter if you are accepted to Smith College.


You can learn more about Pell Grant eligibility here.

Outside Scholarships

Smith students can also apply for outside scholarships to fund their education. Outside scholarships are awards that are offered by private and non-profit organizations. If you want to see what outside scholarships you are eligible for, check out these resources:


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