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Paying for Smith

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Smith actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Smith for families earning under $150,000 a year. Next 150 Pledge: free tuition for families earning under $150k (assets under $200k), starting fall 2026; meets 100% of demonstrated need with no loans for all undergrads

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Smith's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$1,546/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$4,238/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$7,438/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$13,325/yr after aid
$110k+$45,902/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$82,890
Tuition & fees$60,878
Room & board$23,360
Average net price$31,200
Students on aid85%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Smith cost & aid FAQ

How much does Smith cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $31,200 per year at Smith after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $82,890. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Smith cost by family income?

At Smith, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $1,546 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $45,902 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Smith offer free tuition?

Yes. Smith waives tuition for families earning under $150,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Smith give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Smith's financial aid office.

Does Smith meet full financial need?

Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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