Hobart William Smith Colleges Acceptance Rate
Geneva, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,560
- Admitted
- 3,185
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate has risen from 47.5% in 2014–15 to 57.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,104 to 5,560 (+9%) over that period.
Its 57.3% rate makes Hobart William Smith Colleges more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 72%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (61.5% for women vs 52.3% for men, a 9.2-point gap). Hobart William Smith Colleges has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,104 | 2,426 | 47.5% | 643 |
| 2015–16 | 4,457 | 2,518 | 56.5% | 631 |
| 2016–17 | 4,613 | 2,675 | 58% | 582 |
| 2017–18 | 4,407 | 2,817 | 63.9% | 634 |
| 2018–19 | 4,453 | 2,546 | 57.2% | 611 |
| 2019–20 | 3,426 | 2,264 | 66.1% | 460 |
| 2020–21 | 3,931 | 2,431 | 61.8% | 391 |
| 2021–22 | 3,752 | 2,530 | 67.4% | 367 |
| 2022–23 | 5,082 | 3,475 | 68.4% | 438 |
| 2023–24 | 5,560 | 3,185 | 57.3% | 462 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,742 | 1,686 | 61.5% |
| Men | 2,662 | 1,392 | 52.3% |
| Another gender | 156 | 107 | 68.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 620–690 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 600–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–32 | 7% |
How Hobart William Smith compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate?
Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate is 57.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,185 admitted of 5,560 applicants).
Is Hobart William Smith Colleges test optional?
Hobart William Smith Colleges is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hobart William Smith Colleges?
Hobart William Smith Colleges received 5,560 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,185.
What SAT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?
Admitted students at Hobart William Smith Colleges typically scored 620–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hobart William Smith Colleges getting harder to get into?
Hobart William Smith Colleges has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.5% in 2014–15 to 57.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hws.edu/.