Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$26,683
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.5%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
579
In-state tuition
$33,009
Out-of-state tuition
$33,009
Cost of attendance
$51,506
Median earnings (10y)
$46,145
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.2%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (69% of credentials).
- STEM69%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services15%
- Natural resources63.5%~368 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business6.6%~38 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology0.7%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
20 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Bachelor's | 38 | $30,327 | $27,000 |
| Forestry. | Bachelor's | 37 | $37,225 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 34 | $26,369 | $24,874 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | $28,309 | $23,250 |
| Forestry. | Associate's | 22 | $34,613 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | $31,439 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 16 | $26,663 | $25,089 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 10 | $26,230 | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | $27,595 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Forestry. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a small institution located in Paul Smiths, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 579 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Natural resources, Interdisciplinary, Personal services.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,683 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $33,009 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,506 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,145 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Natural resources, Interdisciplinary, Personal services. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (69% of credentials), trades & services (15% of credentials), humanities & arts (8% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Paul Smiths, New York (rural), Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Q.How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science cost?
The average net price at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $26,683 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,506.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduate earns $46,145 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Published tuition is $33,009 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science located?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is located in Paul Smiths, New York (ZIP 12970).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science at their official website.