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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Paul Smiths, NY

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private very small school in Paul Smiths, NY, enrolling about 579 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Natural Resources and Conservation graduates, especially in Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $53,788/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate77%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads579
Yield (admits who enroll)24%
Next deadlineNov 16, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$51,506
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$46,145

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans72%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out69%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$46,834/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$53,788/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$51,359/yr
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$50,171/yr
Forestry$49,291/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$41,797/yr
Personal and Culinary Services
Culinary Arts and Related Services$42,652/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity735
Typical room charge$9,312
Typical board charge$6,324

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

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

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Paul Smiths, NY admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

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

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's total cost of attendance is reported at $51,506 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's earliest deadline is Nov 16, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science require students to live on campus?

No -- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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