Hobart and William Smith Colleges

337 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
http://www.hws.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1822
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,868
Endowment141,965,240
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee45
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition34,688
Room/Board8,828
Services
Associated FirmsMerck, 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 Safety24-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 Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsHoughton House Art Gallery; HWS Scandling (Research Vessel)Stern Hall (smart classrooms) Salisbury Hall at Trinity (video conference)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsHoughton House Art Gallery; HWS Scandling (Research Vessel)Stern Hall (smart classrooms) Salisbury Hall at Trinity (video conference)
Periodical Subs3,574
# of Books387,650
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year84%
within two years90%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size170 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing83%
College housing typescoed 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 AirportRochester and Syracuse (50), Ithaca (50)
Nearest TrainSyracuse and Rochester (50)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities5
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities7%
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Herald (weekly)
Honor SocietiesOrange 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