Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

State Routes 30 and 86
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265

Tel: (518)327-6000

The Paul Smith's College community provides a dynamic educational environment which encourages students to be actively engaged in their own learning experience by fostering creative, ethical and intellectual growth.

School Highlights

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science serves 892 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is one of 2 community colleges within Franklin County, NY.
The nearest community college to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is North Country Community College (10.4 miles away).

School Overview

	Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science	(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	Four or more years	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Private, non-profit	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	64 staff	81 staff

The student population of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 657% over five years.

Total Enrollment	892 students	1,701 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	14:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	882 students	1,163 students

# Part-Time Students	10 students	538 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	897	451

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-
% Asian	1%	6%

% Hispanic	1%	19%

% Black	3%	17%

% White	92%	49%

% Two or more races	-	1%

% Unknown races	2%	4%

Diversity Score	0.15	0.69

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,200	$35,300

The private state tuition of $26,146 is more than the state average of $16,236. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$26,146	$16,236

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$24,353	$13,747

Median Debt for Dropouts	$14,000	$5,868

Acceptance Rate	98%	70%

SAT Total Avg.	1,405	1,466
SAT Reading	480	476

SAT Math	480	505

SAT Writing	445	485

ACT Total Avg.	59	60
ACT Composite	21	22

ACT English	18	18

ACT Math	20	20

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Paul Smith's College is set in the Adirondacks of Northern New York amid awe-inspiring mountains, sparkling lakes and lush forests. The main campus of the 14,200 acre property is on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, providing a safe, comfortable and invigorating environment to obtain baccalaureate or associate degrees. Students may choose from a variety of four-and two- year degree programs. Bachelor's programs include Biology, Business, Culinary Arts and Service Management, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management, Natural Resources, and Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism (RATE). Alternatively, careers also start with Associate degrees in programs such as Business, Culinary Arts, Forest Recreation or Forest Technician, Liberal Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Outdoor Recreation, Surveying, or Urban Tree Management. Our small class sizes allow each student to realize his or her potential. The 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means teachers, mentors, and advisors are always close at hand to listen and encourage individual growth. And, although our community is small, our scope extends far beyond the Adirondacks. Paul Smith's College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The nearest community college to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is North Country Community College (10.4 miles away).