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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Science & Tech Programs

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private not-for-profit institution located in Paul Smiths, NY. A Distant Rural Area provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Rankings

Paul Smith’s College has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#141 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#361 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#2203 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Contact details for Paul Smith’s College can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	7777 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
Phone:	5183276000
Website:	www.paulsmiths.edu/
Admissions:	www.paulsmiths.edu/apply-for-admission/
Financial Aid:	www.paulsmiths.edu/cost-aid/

How Do I Get Into Paul Smith’s College?

You can apply to Paul Smith’s College online at: https://apply.paulsmiths.edu/apply/

Paul Smith’s College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Paul Smith’s College

This is what Paul Smith’s College requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Paul Smith’s College?

Paul Smith’s College maintains an acceptance rate of 76%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Paul Smith’s College are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	456	359	79%
Women	455	339	74%

Can I Afford Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

The average net price after aid at Paul Smith’s College is $24,583. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,972
In-State Fees	$37
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,972
Out-of-State Fees	$37
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$33,009
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,009

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 23% of students at Paul Smith’s College receive some form of financial aid (135 students).

About 99% of students at Paul Smith’s College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,886 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,118.

Student Loan Debt

72% of Paul Smith’s College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,054 per year.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 31 students enrolled at Paul Smith’s College. Paul Smith’s College is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 582 undergraduate students at Paul Smith’s College, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	13
Hispanic	2
White	324
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Paul Smith’s College break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	81
Vermont	9
New Hampshire	8
Massachusetts	6
Pennsylvania	5

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Graduate Student Diversity

15 of Paul Smith’s College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Paul Smith’s College, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	0
White	12
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smith’s College delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

149 undergraduate students at Paul Smith’s College took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1 students took at least one online class and 21 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smith’s College offers 9 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Paul Smith’s College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.