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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website

Admission rate
77%
Accessible
Average net price
$23,753
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings
$52,012
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit college in Paul Smiths, NY with 579 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,753 per year ($17,464 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,012 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
939
Fall 2023
Admitted
852
Fall 2023
Yield
16%
of admitted students enrolled

What Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$50,619
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$34,000

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$17,464
  • $30–48k$17,105
  • $48–75k$21,366
  • $75–110k$25,676
  • $110k+$31,319

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Freshman retention
75%
Median earnings
$52,012
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
579
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
23%
  • White84%
  • Hispanic0%
  • Black4%
  • Asian1%

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science FAQ

What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's acceptance rate?+

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?+

In Fall 2023, 939 students applied to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science and 852 were admitted; 135 enrolled.

Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science consider legacy status?+

No. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science require an essay?+

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $50,619 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,753.

What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's graduation rate?+

47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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