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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smith's College

Paul Smiths, New York 12970-0265

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Close-knit campus

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private rural institution in Paul Smiths, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 582 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,145 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,583.

Established
1946
Motto
"It's about the experience"
Mascot
Bobcat
Type
Private college
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
91%Acceptance
SAT Avg
582Students
12:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$46,145Earnings 10yr
$24,583Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,049
Room & Board$16,106
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$50,865
Average Net Price$24,583
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,089
$30–48K$19,075
$48–75K$22,178
$75–110K$25,604
$110K+$29,921

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,583

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,062

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (30)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
582
Gender Split
36% / 64%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Black 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.3%
Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,325
8 Years$43,916
10 Years$46,145

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$29,700
Men
$42,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#25

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
215 mi(373 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
257 mi(445 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
313 mi(543 min)

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