Smith College

Also known as Simon's Rock

84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

History

Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, was chartered in 1871 by Sophia Smith and opened its doors in 1875. Sophia Smith supplied the initial funds through an inheritance received with intent to provide women with an educational institution equal to that of men. Smith College is the largest of the Seven Sisters, a group of traditionally women's liberal arts colleges found in New England. Smith has gone through many revisions over its 130 year history, but has remained true to the tenets initially set forth, which is to provide a quality education and development for young women.

Academics

Smith College offers forty-one programs of study and prides itself on it's the experience and qualifications of its faculty. The school offers its own one year long study abroad programs in four European cities. Smith College is the only all female four year institution to offer a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Programs offered include:

• Art History
• Greek
• History
• Anthropology
• Classical Literature
• Physics
• Environmental Science and Policy
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Smith College determined who is accepted in the school by examining each and every applicant's qualities. Often they accept students that may prove unique or different from a standard enrollee, though all students at smith have demonstrated academic excellence prior to acceptance at the college.

Financial aid is available for eligible students. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should visit the Smith College website to obtain more information and determine eligibility.