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Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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world rank  1191

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Overview

Established in 1822, the Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Geneva (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 203-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HWS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym HWS
Founded 1822 Hobart (1822) Wiliam Smith (1908)
Motto Preparing Students to Lead Lives of Consequence
Colours Purple and green
Mascot Statesmen and Herons
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University Location

Address 337 Pulteney Street
Geneva
14456 New York
United States
Hobart and William Smith Colleges's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Phone Number (315) 781 3000
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Fax Number (315) 781 3654
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hobart and William Smith Colleges is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hobart and William Smith Colleges's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hobart and William Smith Colleges categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.



Hobart and William Smith Colleges: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Admission Office Admission Office

629 S. Main St
Geneva 14456
(315) 781 3622
800 852 2256

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Library
Hobart William Smith Colleges's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 280,287 physical volumes, 28,813 physical media, 163,436 digital/electronic media and 156 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 18 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Hobart William Smith Colleges's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Hobart and William Smith Colleges provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,829 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hobart and William Smith Colleges's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1921


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hobart and William Smith Colleges's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hobart and William Smith Colleges's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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