Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Private nonprofit four-year university in Paul Smiths, NY that costs an average of $23,753 a year after financial aid, admits 77% of applicants and graduates 46% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$23,753
Acceptance rate
77%
Graduation rate
46%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,012

Private nonprofitRural (distant)579 undergraduates

Cost of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Total cost of attendance (per year)$50,619
Tuition and fees, in-state$34,000
Housing and food (on campus)$14,663
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$23,753

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,464
$30,001–48,000$17,105
$48,001–75,000$21,366
$75,001–110,000$25,676
$110,001+$31,319

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate77%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate46%
First-year retention75%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,138
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,012
Rank in New York (earnings)107th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,250
Typical monthly loan payment$264 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants23%
Students with federal loans44%

Majors and programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Forestry27$51,465$21,500
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy52$40,346$25,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services18$38,027—
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management38$34,955$24,188
Biology13——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other6——
Communication and Media Studies———
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology7——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1——
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management6——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2——
Homeland Security9——
Hospitality Administration/Management4——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies9——
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other———
Natural Resources Conservation and Research28—$21,500
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies19——
Psychology4——
Sustainability Studies7——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services———
Forestry———

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services9——
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians———
Forestry20——
Hospitality Administration/Management2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies14——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy9——
Forestry7——
Sustainability Studies12——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy3——
Forestry2——
Sustainability Studies3——

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About Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationPaul Smiths, NY
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates579
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitepaulsmiths.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's acceptance rate?

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admits 77% of applicants.

How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $50,619 a year (tuition and fees: $34,000). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,753 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,464.

How much do Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,012 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 107th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is forestry ($51,465 a year after graduation).

What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's graduation rate?

46% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.