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22.9%Acceptance
$61,568Tuition
2,501Students
90%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$64,027Earnings
#18 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$61,568
Out-of-State Tuition
$61,568
Average Net Price
$26,181
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$21,310
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,418
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$83,678
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,550
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$186/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
82.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
12.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,033
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,382
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,149
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,628
$110,001+ $39,722

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Cost Overview

Most Smith families pay far less than the $83,678 sticker price. The average net price drops to $26,181 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $7,033 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get significant help at $39,722 per year. Over four years, expect to invest between $28,000 and $159,000 depending on your income bracket.

Graduates typically leave with $17,550 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $186. This debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $54,422 five years out. Smith's generous aid reaches 17% of students with institutional grants averaging $47,648. The college prioritizes access for lower-income students with 18% receiving Pell Grants.

First-generation college students and those from families earning under $75,000 get the strongest financial advantage here. The strong women's college education becomes surprisingly affordable for families who need it most.

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