Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4464 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1260 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1184 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #116 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3099 of 4,076 | For Oceanography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 711
- Graduates
- 34
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- 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 75% and is among the top 38% of the most difficult 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 | 75% | 76% | 73% |
| Applicants | 1,301 | 686 | 601 |
| Admissions | 972 | 520 | 441 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 287 | 187 | 100 |
216 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
34 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 602 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 66 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 35 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 9 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $25,632 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 | $20,388 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,046 |
| $48-75K | $23,281 |
| $75-110K | $25,032 |
| $110K+ | $30,736 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,080 | $23,114 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,080 | $23,114 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,080 | $23,114 |
| Fee in-district | $35 | $2,800 |
| Fee in-state | $35 | $2,800 |
| Fee out-of-state | $35 | $2,800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 735 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,180 |
| Room charge | $9,040 |
| Meal charge | $6,140 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has granted 156 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 40 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | 14 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 18 | |
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 12 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 2 | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 | |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 6 | |
| Urban Forestry | 6 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 1 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 5 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 4 | |
| Forest Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Environmental Biology | 3 | |
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 3 | |
| Communication, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 28 | 156 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 55% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has published 154 scientific papers with 6,134 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Paleontology, Oceanography, History, and Botany.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 |
| 1999 | 2 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 | 19 |
| 2001 | 3 | 14 |
| 2002 | 2 | 29 |
| 2003 | 4 | 29 |
| 2004 | 4 | 48 |
| 2005 | 5 | 94 |
| 2006 | 3 | 143 |
| 2007 | 4 | 186 |
| 2008 | 3 | 177 |
| 2009 | 5 | 235 |
| 2010 | 5 | 246 |
| 2011 | 3 | 269 |
| 2012 | 8 | 310 |
| 2013 | 5 | 330 |
| 2014 | 4 | 325 |
| 2015 | 6 | 328 |
| 2016 | 5 | 342 |
| 2017 | 10 | 325 |
| 2018 | 10 | 439 |
| 2019 | 11 | 487 |
| 2020 | 5 | 467 |
| 2021 | 15 | 550 |
| 2022 | 13 | 486 |
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 | 164 |
| 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 |