Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 579 students.
About This School
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit institution located in Paul Smiths, New York with approximately 579 undergraduate students enrolled. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,683 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 91% acceptance rate and relatively low debt ($17,062 at graduation) make it accessible, but a 53% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. Median earnings of $38,400 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense if you're drawn to its specific strengths in natural resources, forestry, and environmental programs in the Adirondacks — fields where the hands-on, rural setting genuinely adds value. Worth considering if that niche aligns with your goals, but go in with a clear plan to be part of the half that graduates.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (579 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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