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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

#1258 in US ranking Paul Smiths, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,619
Tuition & fees
$33,961
Avg. aid
$24,886
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Median salary
$40,183
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Reported recurring events at Paul Smith's College include Parents' Weekend, Winter Carnival, and Winter Weekend. Together, they point to family visits and winter-season activities as parts of the campus calendar.

Event formats and dates can change, so students should use the current college calendar for specific activities rather than assume a past program will be repeated. In a small residential college, these occasions can provide ways for students to gather beyond classes, but participation is a matter of individual choice.

What are the student housing and dining options at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Paul Smith's College offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and reports high-speed internet access in its housing units. Housing is available, but an offer of admission should not be taken as a guarantee of a particular room or building.

Students should review the current housing application, deposit terms, assignment timeline, and any first-year residency rules before making plans. Meal-plan requirements and dining options can vary by housing arrangement; comparing those terms is especially important for students with dietary needs or an interest in living off campus. The college's rural location also makes it worth checking the practical travel time between any off-campus address, classes, and dining facilities.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

30

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
85%
Campus size
14,200 acres

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Joan Weill Adirondack Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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