Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

State Routes 30 and 86
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #1 - Culinary: This campus takes great pride in the world of culinary and baking. We have an on-campus bakery and restaurant that serves up delicious gourmet meals.
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #1 - Culinary: This campus takes great pride in the world of culinary and baking. We have an on-campus bakery and restaurant that serves up delicious gourmet meals.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #2 - An overview of Paul Smith's College's Campus is gorgeous and a good way to showcase how lucky we are to be located on Lower St. Regis in the middle of the Adirondack State Park in Upstate, N.Y.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #3 - Our stagecoach proudly situated in front of our gorgeous Joan Weill Adirondack Library as we honor the heritage of our college.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #4 - Foresty Department:Our experiential learning is sure to assist our forestry department in bettering their skills and having real-life experience for the next stage of life. Here you see them using a log-loader to enhance their skills in the field.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #5 - Environment & Society: This department provides real-life experience and degrees to students that are interested in the world around them. Check out our recreation students exploring some mountains right in our "backyard".
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #6 - Business & Hospitality: Business and Hospitality is a staple here at Paul Smith's College as the area was previously a hotel prior to becoming a college.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #7 - Natural Sciences: The joy of our location is proven daily in our Natural Science Department. Many labs and classes are able to study right outside the doors of our academic buildings. We are surrounded by a living, learning, and working environment that is often used for studying and labs in all areas of this department.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo #8 - The Paul Smith's College Visitor's Interpretative Center is right around the corner from our campus. A gorgeous place to visit all year-round.
  • The Paul Smith's College community provides an experiential educational environment that 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 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 59%.

Top Rankings

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty64 staff88 staff
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Student Body

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 increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment892 students1,492 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:125:1
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# Full-Time Students882 students823 students
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# Part-Time Students10 students669 students
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# Undergraduate Students882 students848 students
# Graduate Students12 students27 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		897353
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
1%
23%
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% Black
3%
19%
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% White
92%
41%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
6%
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Diversity Score0.150.73
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,200$35,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $30,160 is more than the state average of $16,365. The private state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$30,160$16,365
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,500$12,935
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate98%75%
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SAT Reading480476
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SAT Math480505
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SAT Writing445485
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ACT Composite2122
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ACT English1818
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ACT Math2020
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Sports

Total Sports Offered11 sports
SportsBasketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Rugby, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Bowling,
Climbing, Cross Country,
Golf, Ice Hockey,
Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing,
Rugby, Soccer,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Adventure Sports Club, Anime and Gaming Club, Bass Fishing Club, Beekeeping Club, Cheerleading Club, Culinary Club, DECA, FFA Club, Fish and Game Club, Forestry Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Lady Bobcats Rugby, Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT), Osgood Pond Club, PSC Pride, PSC Snowcats, Rugby (Men's), Society of American Foresters (SAF), Veterans Club, Wildlife Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Disc Golf
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is North Country Community College (16.2 miles away).
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  • Students: 892 students
  • Private-state tuition: $30,160
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
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