Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts: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 685 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1946 and is the only institution located in Paul Smiths, New York.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
25
Fair
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Natural Resources and Environment, Culinary, Forestry, Biology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is fair at 73% (close to New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is low: 48%.

Student to faculty ratio at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$30,300
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high - $30,200 a year. The additional fees at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (not included in tuition costs) are around $100, which comes to $30,300 per academic year.

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
67%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,283 applications were submitted and 865 were accepted, so it is relatively 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
$8,800
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
F
Unsafe
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 800 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: nearly $8,800 per academic 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 appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Location and Maps



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