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Hobart William Smith Colleges SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1190-1385. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 28-32. Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 64% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1190-1385
ACT middle 50%
28-32
Acceptance rate
64%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,786

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1385 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Hobart William Smith Colleges's SAT submitters; 1190 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 78% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Hobart William Smith Colleges?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Hobart William Smith Colleges SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing610660700
SAT Math580640685
SAT total (estimated)119013001385
ACT composite283032

The two sections are balanced: the top quarter starts at 700 in Reading and Writing and 685 in Math, and neither section's middle 50% spans more than 105 points.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1319.

Testing policy

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Hobart William Smith Colleges told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Hobart William Smith Colleges's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Hobart William Smith Colleges

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$65,117
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$31,563
First-year retention rate
86%
Graduation rate within 6 years
77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,831

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FAQ

Hobart William Smith Colleges admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Hobart William Smith Colleges does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1190 and 1385 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1385 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1190 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Hobart William Smith Colleges?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 28 to 32, with a median of 30. Scoring 32 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Hobart William Smith Colleges require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Hobart William Smith Colleges reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Hobart William Smith Colleges's admissions website before you apply.

What is Hobart William Smith Colleges's acceptance rate?

Hobart William Smith Colleges admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].