Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Rankings
Affordability38
Selectivity6
Retention26
Graduation3
Earnings20
Diversity12
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
64%
Bachelor’s
36%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing6%
Engineering Technologies5%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies8%
Natural Resources and Conservation52%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Personal and Culinary Services20%
Admissions
Getting into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
86%
Admission Rate
480
Median SAT Math
490
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)430–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $33K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
82%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$226
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
71%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
33%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
95%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
740
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 32% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 68% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 87% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 41% | 43% |
Location Map
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