Hobart and William Smith Colleges
337 Pulteney StreetGeneva, NY 14456
http://www.hws.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1822 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 1,868 |
| Endowment | 141,965,240 |
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
| Application Fee | 45 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | February 1 |
| Tuition | 34,688 |
| Room/Board | 8,828 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Merck, Peace Corps, Hobart and William Smith Colleges; Americorp, National Park Service, M&T Bank, Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborne, Bank of America,Yahoo, NYS Stock Exchange, CitiGroup, US Government |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Houghton House Art Gallery; HWS Scandling (Research Vessel)Stern Hall (smart classrooms) Salisbury Hall at Trinity (video conference) |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Houghton House Art Gallery; HWS Scandling (Research Vessel)Stern Hall (smart classrooms) Salisbury Hall at Trinity (video conference) |
| Periodical Subs | 3,574 |
| # of Books | 387,650 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | 84% |
| within two years | 90% |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 7% |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Campus Size | 170 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 83% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (35%), women's dorms (10%), men's dorms (10%), fraternity housing (5%), apartment for single students (9%), cooperative housing (7%), other housing options (24%) |
| Popular Events | Day of Service; LAO Extravaganza; President's Forum; FolkFest; Geneva Concert Series, International Student Week, 12 Windows Film Series, HWS Day, Provost Lecture Series, Faculty Dance Concert |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester and Syracuse (50), Ithaca (50) |
| Nearest Train | Syracuse and Rochester (50) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 60 |
| # of fraternities | 5 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | 7% |
| Students in sororities | N/A |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Herald (weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Orange Key; Chimera, Druid Society, Laurel Society, Hai Timiai, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Eta Sigma Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha, Lambda Pi Eta, Nu Omega Chapter |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club, Hillel, Canterbury Club, Christian Fellowship |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Union, Caribbean Student Association, International Student Club; Latin American Organization, Pan-African American; Black Student Union |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Hobart Student Government; William Smith Congress, Religious Groups, Sports/Intramural Activist Clubs, Arts Group, Media and Publications, Community Service |
