Smith College is proud to be a vital part of Northampton and a partner in its success. This information attempts to capture the extent of the college’s economic, civic and cultural participation in the life of a city we value and celebrate.

The college spends an estimated $12 million each year with local businesses. Estimated spending by students and visitors is an additional $3.7 million.

Smith is Northampton’s largest institutional donor to the United Way of Hampshire County, with $153,701 in contributions in 2011–12.

Smith is Northampton's largest taxpayer, and paid a total of about $1.2 million in real estate taxes and fees to the city in 2011–12.

Information on this Web site is based on 2011–12 figures; it was updated in November 2012. Although we attempt to make this information as comprehensive as possible, there may still be some unintentional omissions. Please send comments or corrections to the Office of College Relations, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063, (413) 585-2170.