Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4807 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1341 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1263 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #107 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3103 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 926
- Graduates
- 22
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.paulsmiths.edu
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 79% | 75% |
| Applicants | 929 | 456 | 455 |
| Admissions | 711 | 359 | 339 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 133 | 80 | 49 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
150 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
22 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 535 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 338 (36%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 22 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.6%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.5%) |
| Hispanic | 4 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $28,443 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,732 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,877 |
| $48-75K | $23,253 |
| $75-110K | $29,288 |
| $110K+ | $32,048 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,972 | $24,448 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,972 | $24,448 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,972 | $24,448 |
| Fee in-district | $37 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $37 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $37 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 735 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,236 |
| Room charge | $7,722 |
| Meal charge | $6,514 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has granted 120 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 8 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 30 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 19 | ||
| Environmental Science | 16 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 8 | ||
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 4 | 2 | |
| Urban Forestry | 6 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 3 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | 3 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 4 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 3 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 3 | ||
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 3 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | ||
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 1 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Psychology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 17 | 120 | 8 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 50% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has published 214 scientific papers with 8,860 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Paleontology, Engineering, Botany, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 |
| 1999 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000 | 3 | 25 |
| 2001 | 4 | 19 |
| 2002 | 2 | 29 |
| 2003 | 6 | 39 |
| 2004 | 4 | 48 |
| 2005 | 5 | 94 |
| 2006 | 3 | 161 |
| 2007 | 6 | 229 |
| 2008 | 2 | 194 |
| 2009 | 5 | 257 |
| 2010 | 5 | 285 |
| 2011 | 7 | 294 |
| 2012 | 6 | 375 |
| 2013 | 10 | 380 |
| 2014 | 3 | 334 |
| 2015 | 5 | 394 |
| 2016 | 11 | 398 |
| 2017 | 6 | 356 |
| 2018 | 10 | 633 |
| 2019 | 10 | 494 |
| 2020 | 8 | 593 |
| 2021 | 18 | 679 |
| 2022 | 17 | 645 |
| 2023 | 12 | 641 |
| 2024 | 16 | 651 |
| 2025 | 6 | 602 |
General info
| Alternative names | Paul Smith's College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | It's about the experience |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-April; May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 144 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 7777 State Route 30 Paul Smiths, New York, 12970-0265 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 0 |
| Phone | 5183276000 |