Sophie Calle
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Smith is a place where you are challenged to ask questions about the things you thought you knew or believed. I feel like Smith has given me voice to contribute to knowledge at Smith—and with that voice I’ve dedicated my career to increasing academic access to all students, even those who supposedly ‘don't go to Smith.’”
Smith College is a private liberal arts women's college in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened in 1875. It is a member of the historic Seven Sisters colleges, a group of women's colleges in the Northeastern United States.
Smith College is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, about two hours from Boston and three hours from New York City. Smith is one of the largest liberal arts schools for women in the...
Whether you come to the college for a lecture, to visit the award-winning Smith College Museum of Art, take a campus tour, stop in at one of the libraries, attend a performance or simply stroll the grounds to enjoy the beauty of Smith’s botanic gardens, you’ll find a welcoming campus filled with energy and enthusiasm.
Smith at a Glance. Founded in 1871, Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in the United States, with students from 46 states and 78 countries.
Spanning 147 acres, Smith’s campus is renowned for for its landscapes and views during any season. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted—the man who planned Central Park—the winding paths take you past student houses, academic buildings, and of course, Paradise Pond.
At Smith, we value a student’s curiosity and interest in making the world a better place—when making admission decisions, we consider a student’s capacity to contribute to the classroom and to our community more broadly.
