Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4580 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1268 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1192 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #114 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3549 of 4,619 | For Oceanography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 582
- Graduates
- 15
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- 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 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| Applicants | 939 | 481 | 453 |
| Admissions | 852 | 436 | 411 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 135 | 84 | 51 |
235 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
14 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 | 506 (85%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 20 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.8%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.8%) |
| Hispanic | 3 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $26,370 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 | $17,089 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,075 |
| $48-75K | $22,178 |
| $75-110K | $25,604 |
| $110K+ | $29,921 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,012 | $23,744 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,012 | $23,744 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,012 | $23,744 |
| Fee in-district | $37 | $2,700 |
| Fee in-state | $37 | $2,700 |
| Fee out-of-state | $37 | $2,700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 735 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,106 |
| Room charge | $9,592 |
| Meal charge | $6,514 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has granted 131 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 20 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 | 22 | ||
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 16 | 5 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 19 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 11 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 10 | ||
| Urban Forestry | 9 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 6 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 6 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 5 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 4 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 3 | ||
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Foodservice Systems Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 28 | 131 | 20 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 48% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 51% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has published 203 scientific papers with 8,361 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 Oceanography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 | 15 |
| 1999 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 23 |
| 2001 | 4 | 19 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 |
| 2003 | 6 | 39 |
| 2004 | 4 | 46 |
| 2005 | 5 | 94 |
| 2006 | 3 | 158 |
| 2007 | 6 | 229 |
| 2008 | 2 | 193 |
| 2009 | 5 | 256 |
| 2010 | 5 | 286 |
| 2011 | 7 | 294 |
| 2012 | 6 | 375 |
| 2013 | 10 | 378 |
| 2014 | 3 | 334 |
| 2015 | 5 | 395 |
| 2016 | 11 | 397 |
| 2017 | 6 | 356 |
| 2018 | 10 | 631 |
| 2019 | 10 | 494 |
| 2020 | 8 | 593 |
| 2021 | 18 | 678 |
| 2022 | 17 | 644 |
| 2023 | 12 | 639 |
| 2024 | 16 | 648 |
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 | 132 |
| 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 |