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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Paul Smiths, NYπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

This private college in upstate New York enrolls 686 students and admits about three-quarters of applicants. After financial aid, the average net price is $25,056 annually. The school's strongest academic areas are multidisciplinary studies, culinary and personal services, and business. However, the six-year graduation rate is 51%, and median earnings ten years after enrollment are $46,145.

Acceptance rate
76.5%
Enrollment
686
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
51%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$16,732
family income
$30–48k
$17,877
family income
$48–75k
$23,253
family income
$75–110k
$29,288
family income
$110k+
$32,048
family income
36% receive Pell grants
72% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Multi/Interdisciplinary
8.0%
Culinary & Personal Services
6.6%
Business & Marketing
6.6%
Biology
5.8%
Parks & Recreation
5.8%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$46,145
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,325
Completion
51%
Retention
75%
Median debt
$22,750

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an acceptance rate of 76.5%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,732 per year, rising to $32,048 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.