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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
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School Highlights

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science serves 1,218 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,218 students
  • Private-state tuition: $32,972
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Diversity in US community colleges
School Resources
Percent of students receiving financial aid

School Overview

The teacher population of 158 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
158 staff
159 staff

Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2010-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2023158176
2021158176
2020158176
2019158176
2017158176
20166485
20156481
20146481
2012120104
2011114106
2010110110
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Student Body

The student population of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has grown by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 83% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,218 students
1,129 students

Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20241,2181,100
2023653749
2022745749
2021792989
20207161,634
20197161,634
2018771771
2017792989
20168921,868
20158921,962
20148921,962
20131,059372
20121,063401
20111,007400
2010915375
2009915375
2008792382
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1

Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2010-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20234:110:1
20215:114:1
20205:111:1
20195:111:1
20175:114:1
201614:127:1
201514:127:1
201414:127:1
20129:126:1
20119:124:1
20108:124:1
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# Full-Time Students
677 students
528 students

Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024677585
2023662476
2022715510
2021740670
2020703877
2019703877
2018760609
2017740670
20168821,163
20158821,163
20148821,163
20131,038277
20121,032304
2011983304
2010893306
2009893306
2008740273
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# Part-Time Students
541 students
601 students

Part-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024541515
202319385
202230676
202152599
202013685
201913685
201811801
201752599
201610643
201510643
201410643
201321166
201231178
201124197
201022207
200922207
200852166
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
118 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
671 students
519 students

Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024671560
2023650476
2022697496
2021719670
2020703877
2019703877
2018760603
2017719670
20168821,104
20158821,081
20148821,081
20131,059372
20121,063401
20111,007400
2010893306
2009893306
2008719273
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
44 students

Full-Time Graduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024644
20231222
20221822
20212130
20201221
20191221
20172130
20082130
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
516 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
25 students
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
773 students
382 students

Dormitory Capacity Trends Over Years (2008-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2023773382
2021773382
2020781408
2019781408
2018781360
2017773382
2016897451
2015897451
2014897451
2013903389
2012993390
2011990390
2010897320
2009795282
2008773382
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20232%8%
20189%50%
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% Asian
n/a
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20246%8%
20231%18%
20211%8%
20201%8%
20191%8%
20171%8%
20161%6%
20151%6%
20141%6%
20111%6%
20101%6%
20091%6%
20081%8%
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% Hispanic
n/a
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20244%23%
20234%1%
20222%22%
20211%23%
20203%24%
20193%24%
20171%23%
20161%19%
20151%19%
20141%19%
20123%20%
20113%19%
20102%16%
20092%16%
20081%23%
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% Black
3%
18%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
202432%18%
20232%23%
20214%18%
20205%19%
20195%19%
20174%18%
20163%17%
20153%17%
20143%17%
20131%18%
20123%21%
20112%21%
20103%19%
20093%19%
20084%19%
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% White
48%
38%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024581%39%
202387%4%
202176%40%
202085%39%
201985%39%
201776%40%
201692%48%
201592%49%
201492%49%
201399%56%
201292%51%
201193%53%
201087%49%
200987%49%
200876%39%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
3%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20247%3%
20231%5%
20211%3%
20201%2%
20191%2%
20171%3%
20121%1%
20111%1%
20081%3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

Non Resident Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20246%3%
20211%3%
20171%3%
20131%75%
20081%3%
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% Unknown races
47%
5%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.76

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20230.240.73
20210.420.70
20200.270.70
20190.270.70
20180.250.43
20170.420.70
20160.150.65
20150.150.65
20140.150.65
20130.020.80
20120.150.67
20110.130.66
20100.240.62
20090.240.62
20080.420.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5435%
40%

Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students At Four Year Institutions Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20231%38%
202257%43%
20211%1%
20201%1%
20171%1%
20081%1%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,200

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2010-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2013$35,200$34,200
2012$35,700$34,100
2010$35,600$34,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $32,972 is more than the state average of $16,503. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,972
$16,503

Tuition Fees For an In-State Student Trends Over Years (2007-2024)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2024$32,049$16,639
2023$32,972$15,820
2021$30,160$15,820
2020$30,160$15,820
2019$30,160$15,820
2017$30,160$15,820
2016$26,146$15,653
2015$24,408$14,500
2014$24,408$14,500
2013$24,408$14,124
2012$23,695$12,744
2011$22,985$12,480
2010$21,210$11,620
2008$30,160$15,949
2007$19,410$10,671
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Tuition Notes
All applicants are automatically evaluated for our Merit-based scholarships, which means almost no student will pay full ticket price at Paul Smith\'s College!
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%

Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
202399%88%
202299%86%
2021100%94%
2020100%91%
2019100%91%
2018100%90%
2017100%94%
2016100%92%
2015100%92%
2014100%92%
201398%92%
201299%91%
201198%89%
201097%88%
200997%72%
2008100%92%
200797%86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$22,751
$13,841

Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2023$22,751$13,841
2021$22,751$13,841
2020$22,751$13,841
2019$21,750$14,000
2018$20,500$12,101
2017$22,751$13,841
2015$24,353$12,674
2014$23,250$12,000
2013$23,250$10,000
2012$21,125$9,687
2011$20,072$9,975
2010$18,760$9,080
2008$22,751$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$5,500

Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2023$8,250$5,500
2021$8,250$5,500
2020$8,250$5,500
2019$8,750$5,500
2018$9,500$5,500
2017$8,250$5,500
2015$14,000$5,523
2014$14,250$5,500
2013$11,000$4,750
2012$9,500$4,708
2011$9,000$4,750
2010$6,750$4,500
2008$8,250$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
67%
74%

Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
202367%74%
202275%74%
202185%82%
202070%75%
201970%75%
201873%79%
201785%82%
201698%70%
201598%73%
201498%73%
201374%66%
201279%70%
201178%70%
201080%69%
200980%69%
200885%82%
200782%72%
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SAT Reading
480
476

SAT Reading Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2013480476
2012470465
2011470465
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SAT Math
480
495

SAT Math Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2013480495
2012480485
2011480478
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SAT Writing
445
485

SAT Writing Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
2013445485
2012445445
2011445460
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ACT Composite
21
22

ACT Composite Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20132122
20122121
20112121
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ACT English
18
19

ACT English Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20131819
20121919
20111918
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ACT Math
20
20

ACT Math Score Trends Over Years (2011-2013)

YearPaul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceNew York
20132020
20122121
20112121
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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Paul Smith's College is set in the Adirondacks of Northern New York amid awe-inspiring mountains, sparkling lakes and lush forests. The main campus of the 14,200 acre property is on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, providing a safe, comfortable and invigorating environment to obtain baccalaureate or associate degrees. Students may choose from a variety of four-and two- year degree programs. Bachelor's programs include Biology, Business, Culinary Arts and Service Management, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management, Natural Resources, and Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism (RATE). Alternatively, careers also start with Associate degrees in programs such as Business, Culinary Arts, Forest Recreation or Forest Technician, Liberal Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Outdoor Recreation, Surveying, or Urban Tree Management. Our small class sizes allow each student to realize his or her potential. The 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio means teachers, mentors, and advisors are always close at hand to listen and encourage individual growth. And, although our community is small, our scope extends far beyond the Adirondacks. Paul Smith's College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Roger Merchant, Author and Environmental Advocate -
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science cost?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's private state tuition is approximately $32,972.
What is the acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
The acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 67%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
Who are famous alumni from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science famous alumni include: Roger Merchant, Author and Environmental Advocate.
What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's ranking?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,218 students
  • Private-state tuition: $32,972
  • Acceptance Rate: 67%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Verified school update

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