Hobart William Smith Colleges
Geneva, New York 14456
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes
Hobart William Smith Colleges is a private institution in Geneva with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,831 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,057.
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History & Fun Facts
- •After some setbacks and disagreement among trustees, the academy suspended operations in 1817.
- •By the time Bishop John Henry Hobart, of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, first visited the city of Geneva in 1818, the doors of Geneva Academy had just closed.
- •Roughly following this plan, Geneva Academy reopened as Geneva College in 1822 with conditional grant funds made available from Trinity Church in New York City.
- •Geneva College was renamed Hobart College in 1852 in honor of its founder, Bishop Hobart.
- •William Smith College was founded in 1908, originally as William Smith College for Women.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1296
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,250
Academics
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
89%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average