Applicants may apply using the Common Application (or Coalition) — Smith does not charge an application fee. 

Smith is test-optional: submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional. 

Required high school coursework / recommended preparation includes:

  • Four years of English composition & literature 

  • Three years of a foreign language (or two years each of two languages) 

  • Three years of mathematics 

  • Three years of lab science 

  • Two years of history / social science 

For international applicants, English proficiency testing (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent) is required unless waived under certain conditions (e.g. attending school in English) 

Smith’s admissions process is holistic, meaning they consider the full applicant profile — academics, essays, recommendations, extracurriculars etc. — not just test scores. 

Looking at recent statistics:

  • The acceptance rate is quite selective (around 20–21 %) 

  • For enrolled students who submitted scores, the 25th–75th percentile SAT range is ~1430–1520; ACT ~32–34 

  • Many admitted students have very high GPAs; for example, for the Class of 2025, 74 % had a 4.0 GPA.