Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4523 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1264 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1188 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #115 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3190 of 4,376 | For Oceanography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 668
- Graduates
- 18
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 94% | 78% |
| Applicants | 955 | 526 | 384 |
| Admissions | 811 | 495 | 301 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 195 | 132 | 61 |
249 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
18 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 554 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 31 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.9%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.7%) |
| Hispanic | 4 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $25,056 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 | $14,958 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,610 |
| $48-75K | $23,068 |
| $75-110K | $25,797 |
| $110K+ | $30,170 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,012 | $23,788 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,012 | $23,788 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,012 | $23,788 |
| Fee in-district | $36 | $2,900 |
| Fee in-state | $36 | $2,900 |
| Fee out-of-state | $36 | $2,900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 735 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,636 |
| Room charge | $9,312 |
| Meal charge | $6,324 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science majors
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has granted 110 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 7 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 | 16 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 15 | ||
| Forest Management & Forest Resources Management | 13 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 12 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 2 | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 8 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | 5 | |
| Urban Forestry | 7 | ||
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 6 | ||
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 5 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | 3 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 1 | 3 | |
| Environmental Biology | 4 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 2 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | ||
| Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 25 | 110 | 7 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 52% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has published 169 scientific papers with 6,456 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Paleontology, Botany, Oceanography, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 |
| 1999 | 3 | 7 |
| 2000 | 3 | 21 |
| 2001 | 4 | 18 |
| 2002 | 2 | 28 |
| 2003 | 4 | 32 |
| 2004 | 4 | 45 |
| 2005 | 5 | 95 |
| 2006 | 2 | 147 |
| 2007 | 6 | 205 |
| 2008 | 2 | 156 |
| 2009 | 5 | 227 |
| 2010 | 5 | 256 |
| 2011 | 4 | 268 |
| 2012 | 8 | 310 |
| 2013 | 7 | 344 |
| 2014 | 4 | 310 |
| 2015 | 5 | 336 |
| 2016 | 11 | 350 |
| 2017 | 6 | 296 |
| 2018 | 10 | 556 |
| 2019 | 11 | 382 |
| 2020 | 5 | 478 |
| 2021 | 13 | 497 |
| 2022 | 14 | 493 |
| 2023 | 11 | 457 |
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 | 148 |
| 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 |