INFORMATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
PREPARING STUDENTS TO LEAD LIVES OF CONSEQUENCE
A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures.
PREPARING STUDENTS TO LEAD LIVES OF CONSEQUENCE
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Mentorship
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Community
Recent Accolades
RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS
Travel Brochure
A concise introduction to Hobart and William Smith.
Viewbook
Explore what makes Hobart and William Smith distinctive.
THE MELLY SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, 15–20 outstanding students are named Melly Scholars and awarded $46,000 annually in merit aid — totaling$184,000 over four years. Learn More
OUR RETURN ON INVESTMENT
In the News
HWS LAUNCHES THE MELLY INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
From the classroom to the boardroom, the Melly Institute guarantees every HWS student hands-on experience, mentorship and a path to success.
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MELLY GIFT LEADS $113M FUNDRAISING YEAR
Support for Hobart and William Smith students, programs and facilities reaches historic levels during a remarkable start of capital campaign.
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NEW SCIENCE CENTER TO BE NAMED FOR ALUMNA CYNTHIA FISH
Hobart and William Smith honors Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish ’82, L.H.D. ’23 and John F. Fish for their service and $25 million gift to key academic priority.
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Student Success Stories
Internships-&-OutcomesFrom Seneca Lake to the North Atlantic
Fiona Howes ’27 charts a future in oceanography.
Career-ServicesConnolly ’27 Named Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar
Recognized for her leadership in inclusive education, Jacqueline Connolly ’27 has earned the prestigious Voyager Scholarship, one of the nation’s most selective awards for emerging public service leaders.
AlumsCareer Trajectory: Griffin Primeau '23 Completing a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy at Northeastern University
HWS provides technical and critical thinking skills necessary for post-graduate endeavors.
Student Life at HWS
Student-LifeHighlights from 2025
2025 was defined by momentum. From historic philanthropy and research breakthroughs to student life and championship athletics, check out the highlights that made 2025 a year to remember.
Belonging-Diversity-&-EquityHobart and William Smith Establishes New Partnership With TC3
Transfer agreement creates seamless pathway and guaranteed scholarships for TC3 graduates.
EntrepreneurshipMeet the 2026 Pitch Semifinalists
Ten students have been selected in this year’s Shark-Tank style entrepreneurial leadership competition.
Class of 2029Profile of ourFirst-Year Class
On their own, each of our students represents the highest ideals of integrity, scholarship and community engagement.
Together, our student community represents a vibrant cross-section of the world's diversity - of nationality, cultural background, academic interest, political inclination, gender identity, economic situation and life experience.
- Applications: 5,821
- Admitted: 3,867
- Enrolled: 502
- Early Decision: 25%
- Average High School GPA: 3.63
- 10% submitted SAT scores; 82% have a composite score of 1200 or above
- 2% submitted ACT scores; 44% have a composite score of 30 or above
- Percent from Out of State: 63%
- Percent male-identifying/female-identifying/another gender: 50%/47%/3%