Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 690 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1946 and is the only institution located in Paul Smiths, New York.

Academic Offerings

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
29
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Natural Resources and Environment, Forestry, Management, Culinary, and Recreation and Leisure. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is relatively low at 69% (below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Bad
The graduation rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is below average: 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $32,100 per year. The additional fees at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science beyond tuition are nearly $100, which comes to a total of $32,200 annually.

Read the details about Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
According to recent data, 955 applications were submitted and 811 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,300
High
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high - nearly $9,300 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Location and Address

Postal Address:
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, New York
12970-0265, USA
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