United States
Smith College
Funding
Smith College meets 100% of its calculated demonstrated need for admitted students who apply for aid by the published deadlines and has eliminated student loans in its undergraduate need-based aid packages. International financial aid is highly competitive; family contribution is individually assessed and Smith may not cover costs rising above its budget. A small number of merit awards exist; they are not automatically full rides.
Eligibility
Selectivity context: Highly selective. Smith is a women's college; candidates should check current admission eligibility. Bangladeshi first-year applicants use Common App or Coalition. SAT/ACT is optional for domestic and international applicants. Applicants whose native/secondary instructional language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or DET unless exempt. International need-based applicants submit 2027–28 CSS Profile (code 3762), financial information for noncustodial parents if applicable, and translated 2025 tax/income records through IDOC or Smith Net Partner. Smith offers an international CSS fee-waiver request form for financial hardship. International applicants cannot obtain Smith aid later if they did not request it by admission.
Deadlines
Fall 2027 first-year admission: ED I November 15, 2026; ED II January 5, 2027; RD January 15, 2027. International CSS Profile and supporting aid materials: ED I November 15, ED II January 6, RD January 25, 2027. International deadlines differ from the admission deadline for ED II and RD; 2027–28 CSS required.
What Smith College needs for Fall 2027
Draft research from official pages (checked 14 Nov 2026). Not yet verified by a bdesh editor — confirm every date and prompt on the official page. 5 details still being checked.
Rounds and deadlines
| Round | Application | Financial aid | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Ibinding | 15 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | Mid-December |
| Early Decision IIbinding | 5 Jan 2027 | 6 Jan 2027 | Late January |
| Regular Decision | 15 Jan 2027 | 25 Jan 2027 | Late March |
Essays and short answers
No college-specific essays found — only the Common App personal statement.
Testing
- SAT/ACT optional
- English tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test
- Exempt if English is first language, secondary school entirely English-medium, two or more years of US schooling in English, or enrolled in/completed IB Diploma or A Level curriculum taught in English. Requirement is based on citizenship, not school location.
Recommendations · Interview
- counselor + 2 teacher
- Interview: Optional
- Application fee: No fee · Apply through Common App, Coalition App with Scoir
Financial aid for international students
- Need-blind or need-aware: not stated
- ✓ Meets full demonstrated need
- Forms: CSS Profile (plus separate noncustodial parent CSS Profile if applicable), Parent tax returns (2025, translated and signed) or International Parent Non-Filer Form (2025)
- Documents: CSS Profile; Noncustodial parent CSS Profile if applicable; 2025 translated signed parent tax return(s); Or International Parent Non-Filer Form plus translated employer income statement; US tax return if family lives in US and files one
- CSS Profile code: 3762
Smith will meet full documented need of all admitted students who apply by published deadlines (page does not say need-blind or need-aware). Students who do not apply for aid before admission are not eligible for institutional aid at any time. Health Grant covers Smith health insurance for aided international students. International students can work on campus only. 2026-27 total cost of attendance listed at $103,028.