ON THE EDGE OF A LAKE.
AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING.
AS AN HWS STUDENT, YOU ARE POINTED TOWARD THE BEST POSSIBLE FUTURE. YOURS — AND ALL OF OURS.
After study abroad experiences in New Zealand and France, Mia Tetrault ‘25 joins NBC Sports for its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
AREAS OF STUDY — More than 70 areas of study, in addition to pre-professional and graduate programs.
OVER 1,900 STUDENTS WORKING ALONGSIDE A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FACULTY OF 166 FULL-TIME SCHOLARS AND MENTORS
ON CAREER-READYING EXPERIENCES AND GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH
CONNECTED TO A TOP-10 ALUMNI NETWORK SPANNING NEARLY EVERY FIELD AND INDUSTRY* * The Princeton Review (2025)
Aesthetics Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Anthropology and Sociology Aquatic Science Architectural Studies Art History Asian Studies Atmospheric Science Biochemistry Biology Bodies, Disability, and Justice Business Management and Entrepreneurship Chemistry Child Advocacy Classics Computer Science Critical Museum Studies Dance Data Analytics Economics Educational Studies English Environmental Science Environmental Studies European Studies French and Francophone Studies Gender and Feminist Studies Geoscience German Area Studies Greek and Roman Studies History Holocaust Studies Individual Major International Relations Italian Studies Latin Latin American Studies Law and Society LGBTQ+ Studies
Mathematics Media and Society Movement Studies Music Music Administration and Entrepreneurship Peace Studies Philosophy Physics Politics Psychological Science Public Health Public Policy Studies Religious Studies Russian Area Studies Russian History and Society Russian Language Sociology Spanish and Hispanic Studies Spanish for Bilingual Education Studio Art Theatre Writing and Rhetoric Writing Colleagues Major
Minor
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Engineering (Joint Degree with Columbia University or Dartmouth College) Health Professions Pre-Business (3+1 Master of Science in Management) Pre-Law (3+3 Joint Degree with Cornell University) Teacher Education GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Science in Management
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
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HAPPIEST STUDENTS
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It’s an invitation to try new things. To listen to new voices. To exchange ideas and add your energy. To contribute to the better world we’re working to create.
VISITING CAMPUS We offer campus tours, information sessions and interviews as well as special programs throughout the year. Join us and learn about the many ways HWS can help you build a purposeful future — and picture beginning it against this spectacular backdrop.
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ABOUT A liberal arts and sciences institution, HWS is known for its strong relationshiprich education and for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomesbased focus on their futures.
CURRICULUM HWS’ Perspectives Curriculum provides students a broad foundation of knowledge, fosters intellectual curiosity and analytical reasoning and encourages the exploration of multiple academic disciplines and approaches.
GETTING HERE HWS is easily accessible by airline, bus and train service to Rochester and Syracuse, N.Y.
COSTS AND FINANCIAL AID Before factoring in financial aid, the annual cost of attendance is:
GENEVA, N.Y.
EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR CITIES
BOSTON
5.5 HOURS
NEW YORK CITY 5 HOURS
PITTSBURGH 5 HOURS
WASHINGTON, D.C. 6 HOURS
ATHLETICS HWS varsity teams compete primarily in NCAA Division III, with the exception of Hobart Lacrosse, which competes in Division I. Alpine Skiing Baseball Basketball Bowling (W) Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Rowing Sailing Soccer Squash Swimming & Diving Tennis Volleyball
Tuition and Fees: $65,117 Housing and Food: $17,767 Total: $82,884 100% of HWS first-year students with demonstrated financial need receive some form of financial aid or scholarships. $80M is awarded in HWS scholarships and grant funds each year.
KEY APPLICATION DATES Apply for free using the Coalition Application at coalitionforcollegeaccess.org or the Common Application at commonapp.org. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is optional. DEADLINES Early Action: 11/15 Early Decision I: 11/15 Early Decision II: 1/15 Regular Decision: 2/1 CONTACT Office of Admissions 629 S. Main St. Geneva, N.Y. 14456 admissions@hws.edu Text: (315) 350-3291 Voice: (315) 781-3622 or (800) 852-2256 HWS.EDU/ADMISSIONS
Learn more: www.hws.edu/admissions/ tuition-scholarships-and-aid/
NCSDO H11114 8.25 HARASSMENT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Hobart and William Smith is committed to providing a nondiscriminatory and harassment free educational, living and working environments for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, employees or applicants, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.