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Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) is a liberal arts and sciences institution in Geneva, New York, on the shores of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region. It was founded as two colleges, Hobart College for men in 1822 and William Smith College for women in 1908, which today share one campus, one faculty and one administration. HWS has more than 2,000 students.

The colleges offer more than 70 academic programmes leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, plus three master's degrees: the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership and the Master of Science in Management. Popular majors include business management and entrepreneurship, economics, biology, environmental studies, psychological science and architectural studies. According to the colleges, 60% of students study abroad, and HWS runs a guaranteed internship programme.

HWS has welcomed international students for over 100 years. International applicants use the Common Application or the Coalition Application, with no application fee, and eligible students can receive scholarships and grants.

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300 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, The United States, 14456

More than 70 majors and minors leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, for example:

• Humanities and arts: English and creative writing, classics, art history, studio art, dance, Asian studies
• Social sciences: economics, business management and entrepreneurship, anthropology
• Sciences: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geoscience
• Pre-professional programmes: architecture, engineering, health professions, law and teacher education

• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership
• Master of Science in Management

International applicants (students who need a visa to study in the United States) apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application, with no fee, under Early Decision, Early Action or Regular Decision. They submit a personal essay, an official high school transcript (with a certified translation if not in English; no credential evaluation required), proof of English proficiency, one teacher or counsellor recommendation, and either the CSS Profile or the International Student Declaration of Finances, regardless of financial need. SAT or ACT scores are optional.

Proof of English proficiency is required when the applicant's native language or secondary school language of instruction is not English. There is no fixed minimum, but the most competitive applicants generally score at least TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120 or SAT Reading and Writing 600. A waiver can be requested by the applicant's school, confirming the language of instruction.

Cost of attendance for the 2026-27 academic year, before scholarships and aid (US$):

• Tuition and fees: $68,414
• Housing and food: $18,668
• Miscellaneous: $1,350
• Transportation: $1,800

Application deadlines for fall 2027 entry (international applicants):

• Early Decision I: 15 November 2026 (decision mid-December)
• Early Action: 15 November 2026 (decision mid-January)
• Early Decision II: 15 January 2027 (decision mid-February)
• Regular Decision: 1 February 2027 (decision mid to late March; deposit by 1 May 2027)

HWS accepts financial aid applications from international students and offers scholarships and grants to those who are eligible; international applicants seeking aid complete the CSS Profile. Applicants are automatically considered for some merit scholarships, and each year 15-20 students are named Melly Scholars, receiving $46,000 a year in merit aid. According to the colleges, HWS awards more than $80 million in scholarships and grants each year.