Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Hobart and William Smith Colleges (abbreviated as HWS ) is a non-profit private institution of higher education in America that has been active in scientific and academic work since the beginning of the distant 1818. Currently, the university has a small university campus near the city of Geneva.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges is a small institution of higher education, as about 3,000 people study there annually. In parallel with this, the teaching is conducted by an excellent academic staff of real professionals. Students and teachers have access to various international exchange programs.

The college debate team is among the strongest student teams in the world: at the 2024 World University Debating Championship in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), it ranked 17th in the overall standings.

• College alumna Elizabeth Blackwell (class of 1849) became the first woman in America to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree — an active college scholarship is named in her honor.
• Since 1968, the Geneva Scholarship Associates program, in partnership with the college, has directed more than 2.3 million USD in targeted scholarship support to more than 240 Geneva school graduates.
• The college has maintained high academic standards and a commitment to educational quality for over 200 years.

This is a higher education institution in Geneva, which with enviable stability is included in the list of TOP-5 best universities throughout the globe.

Students have at their disposal a large scientific library of the university. Students can live on campus in a well-equipped modern dorm. Hobart and William Smith Colleges is considered an active member of an elite university association - "Sport affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)".

In addition to tuition fees, when planning an annual budget, additional expense categories are taken into account (excluding the cost of tuition itself): textbooks and study materials, transportation, personal and other expenses, as well as accommodation and meals.

The main indicator to which the selection committee draws attention when recruiting students is the past academic performance of each applicant. Not only local residents, but also visitors from different countries can submit documents to the commission. As the statistics of recent years shows, about 60 percent of applicants receive as a result a positive decision on enrollment in the first year. In any case, all information should be checked and clarified when planning admission to the university through the official website. Each academic year at the university HWS is traditionally divided into two classical semesters.

Tuition fees at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Studying undergraduate programs at HWS cannot be called cheap pleasure, since the cost is 20,000 USD per year. Those who wish to get an education in the master's programs at this university should rely on costs of $ 20,000 per year of study. Given the high price of tuition, students can participate in scholarship programs. On the official website of the university ( https://www.hws.edu ) you can find more detailed information on the cost of programs, depending on the field of study.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges annually allocates more than 60 million USD in need-based scholarships and grants. 96% of students receive financial support, with an average aid package of 49,463 USD per year.

Merit scholarships are awarded at admission (for most applicants — without a separate application) and can reach 46,000 USD per year. They are maintained for all years of study provided a minimum GPA of 2.0 is kept. Standardized test scores are not required for scholarships. Named programs include:

• Melly Scholarship — the college's most prestigious award: 15–20 recipients annually receive 46,000 USD per year (184,000 USD over four years), along with a mentorship program, a guaranteed international internship, a laptop, and software. Aimed at students in finance, economics, business, artificial intelligence, technology, mathematics, and computer science.
• Trustee Scholarship — for academic achievement and potential for advanced study, leading internships, and research.
• Bicentennial, Faculty, and Alumni Scholarships — for commitment to academic excellence, breadth of interests, and leadership qualities.
• Creative scholarships (Arts Scholars) in the following areas: creative writing, studio and visual arts, architecture, theater, dance, and musical performance.
• Centennial Center Leadership Scholarship — 2,500 USD per year (10,000 USD over four years) with a mentorship program for leaders.
• Civic Engagement Scholarship — 2,500 USD per year for involvement in community activities.
• Edward E. Rigney Debate Scholarship — 3,000 USD for participants in debates, Model UN, and mock trials.

Financial aid is available to international students: the average package covers more than half of the annual cost of tuition, housing, and meals, and the strongest candidates may be eligible for a scholarship covering the full cost of tuition. To be considered for such aid, international applicants submit an international financial aid form. Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of the application process.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision