Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

What is the cost of studying for a year at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at Paul Smith's College was $32,972 for both New York residents and students from other states, plus $37 in required fees. Reported typical annual room and board charges totaled $14,663. Together, those items come to $47,672 before books, transportation, personal expenses, or any other costs included in an individual cost-of-attendance budget.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $32,972.
• Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $37.
• Typical annual room and board charges: $14,663.
• Tuition, required fees, and typical room and board combined: $47,672, before other expenses or aid.

Published charges are not the same as net price. The reported average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $17,877; for the $48,001-$75,000 bracket, it was $23,253. These are averages for defined income groups, not individual aid offers. Reported aid measures show that 100% of students received some form of financial aid and 72% had student loans; aid can include borrowing that must be repaid.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, New York State assistance, institutional scholarships, and applicable military education benefits. The reported average grant-aid award was $24,886, but an individual award depends on eligibility and the aid package. Complete the required financial-aid applications, then compare each college's itemized offer - including grants, loans, work-study, and remaining costs - against its current-year budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Paul Smith's College students may seek part-time work alongside their studies, but Federal Work-Study and ordinary student jobs are not interchangeable. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid for eligible students, generally determined through the FAFSA; receiving an award does not itself place a student in a job.

Students considering campus employment should ask the financial-aid office how positions are advertised, whether a Work-Study award is required for a particular opening, and how many hours fit their course schedule. A paid job provides wages as work is performed, whereas a grant directly reduces eligible education costs. An internship may offer academic credit or career experience under different rules, and the college does not report requiring an internship of every student.