Smith College Profile

Smith College is one of the nation's largest liberal arts colleges for women. It is consistently among the top private liberal arts institutions in gift income.

Academic majors offered include Afro-American Studies; American Studies; Anthropology; Architecture; Art: History; Art: Studio; Astronomy; Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Classical Studies; Classics; Comparative Literature; Computer Science; Dance; East Asian Languages and Cultures; East Asian Studies; Economics; Education and Child Study; Engineering; English Language and Literature; Film Studies; French Studies; Geosciences; etc.

Academic minors offered include African Studies; Ancient Studies; Archaeology; Architecture and Urbanism; Arts & Technology; Astrophysics; Computer Science and Language; Digital Art; Digital Music; East Asian Languages and Literature; Environmental Science and Policy; Ethics; Exercise and Sport Studies; Graphic Art; etc.

Smith College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The School for Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The State of California has also approved the SSW Continuing Education Program as a CA Continuing Education Provider. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) awarded accreditation to Smith's engineering program in 2005. ABET is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.

Smith women have received some of the most prestigious academic fellowships and honors, including National Science Foundation Fellowships, Mellon Fellowships, Truman Awards, Goldwater Scholarships, etc.

Ranking Profile:

- Smith College is rated 19th among Tier 1 Liberal Arts Colleges (US News & World Report 2012).

- Listed among the “Top 10 Schools in Amazing Locations” according to the Students' Guide to Colleges.

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