Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,280

3.03% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$25,132

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

7.59%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

69.8%

1,325 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

716

98.2% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

47.2%

94 Graduates

About

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, NY. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (27 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees), and Natural Resource Management & Policy (13 degrees).

In 2019, 176 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. 36.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (159 degrees), 26.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $29,280, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $29,280, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,132.

In 2019, 97% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 82% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$29,280

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was $29,280. The cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $2,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($27,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,132

2019 Value

4.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,132. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science grew by 4.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,840

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was of $13,840 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 3.05% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

82%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2018, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.59%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 7.59%, which represents 22 out of the 290 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received 1,325 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 15.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,325 applicants, 925 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.8% acceptance rate.

There were 716 students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2019, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 20%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

925

Accepted Out of 1,325

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 69.8% (925 admissions from 1,325 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 86.2%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 15.9%, while admissions declined by −6.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has a total enrollment of 716 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 703 students and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.4% White, 5.31% Black or African American, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 2.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (56.9%), followed by White Female (26.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, both undergraduate and graduate, is 716 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 703 and the part-time enrollment is 13. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 81.1% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (73%), Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
597
Black or African American
38
Hispanic or Latino
23

The enrolled student population at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 83.4% White, 5.31% Black or African American, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 2.09% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.26% Two or More Races, 0.978% Asian, and 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 14% Black or African American, and 13.1% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (3.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 48 fewer women than men received degrees from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white (159 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (27 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (15 degrees) and Natural Resource Management & Policy (13 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Physicians (423,186 people), Other managers (172,589 people), Postsecondary teachers (119,549 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (119,226 people), and Registered nurses (111,496 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Natural Resources & Conservation (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (23 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (25 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), and Biology (12 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Surgeons, Actuaries, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (544,331 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (329,438 people), Elementary & secondary schools (304,875 people), Offices of physicians (230,399 people), and Scientific research & development services (141,363 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.

Most Common

Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
27 degree-majorss awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
15 degree-majorss awarded
Natural Resource Management & Policy
13 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, which is 1.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science, which is 2 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 9 degrees were awarded to women at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science, which is 0.5 times less than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 44% of students graduating from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
159 degrees awarded
Unknown
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white (159 degrees awarded). There were 26.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (6 degrees).

3.41% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
100 degrees awarded
White Female
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white male (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (59 degrees).

Operations

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $30.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.99M (6.52%), compared to the 3.99% average return ($1.62M on $40.7M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2019, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total salary expenditure of $28.6M. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science employs 17 Professors, 11 Associate professors, and 10 Instructors. Most academics at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Female Professors (10), Male Professors(7), and Male Associate professors (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$30.5M

2019 Endowment

1.01%

decline from 2018

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at about $30.5M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science declined 1.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$682k - Federal
$2.92M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received $682k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.92M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2019 Salaries

5.11%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($28.6M) and a 5.11% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.923% decline from 2017 and a 6.19% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.5M (41% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a total of $2.56M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.89M (31.6%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Professor with 17 employees; Associate professor with 11 employees; and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees; Management with 18 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Female Professor with 10 employees, Male Professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.

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