Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,012

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$25,056

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

84.9%

955 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

686

96.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

49.2%

93 Graduates

About

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies (12 degrees awarded), Baking & Pastry Arts (6 degrees), and Environmental Biology (4 degrees).

In 2022, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. 27.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (118 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $32,012, which is $3,682 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $32,012, which is $3,682 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,056.

In 2022, 99% of undergraduate students attending Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,012

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was $32,012. The cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $3,682 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

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

$25,056

2022 Value

2.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,056. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science grew by 2.25%.

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

$15,180

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 $15,180 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.13% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. 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 by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2021, when 98% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 266 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 955 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 26.6% annual growth. Out of those 955 applicants, 811 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.9% acceptance rate.

There were 686 students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

811

Accepted Out of 955

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 84.9% (811 admissions from 955 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 74.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 26.6%, while admissions declined by 16.6%.

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

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total enrollment of 686 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 660 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 96.2% 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 80.8% White, 4.52% Black or African American, 2.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.875% Asian, 0.729% Two or More Races, and 0.583% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (53.7%), followed by White Female (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 686 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 660 and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 96.2% of students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% 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

69%

2022 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2022)

White
554 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
14 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 80.8% White, 4.52% Black or African American, 2.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.875% Asian, 0.729% Two or More Races, and 0.583% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

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, 67 students (9.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 66 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 (118 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies (12 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (6 degrees) and Environmental Biology (4 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees).

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 (428,143 people), Other managers (181,654 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (132,198 people), Postsecondary teachers (127,778 people), and Registered nurses (111,946 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees), Biology (5 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (12 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (19 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (13 degrees), Biology (5 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (2 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (573,878 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (332,302 people), Elementary & secondary schools (318,561 people), Offices of physicians (221,068 people), and Scientific research & development services (150,719 people).

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 (2022)

Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies
12 degrees awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
6 degrees awarded
Environmental Biology
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies with 12 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.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

105

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 105 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, which is 2.69 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (39).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Parks, Recreation, & Leisure Studies, which is 5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Baking & Pastry Arts, which is 3 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 45% 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, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

8.33% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
89 degrees awarded
White Female
29 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white male (89 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (29 degrees).

Operations

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $34.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.62M (−4.66%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total salary expenditure of 30.2M. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science employs 14 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (7), and Male Assistant professor (6).

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 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Endowment

$34.8M

2022 Endowment

9.44%

decline from 2021

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at about $34.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science declined 9.44% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.4M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$10.7M

2022 Salaries

7.45%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a median of $10.7M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($30.2M) and a 7.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.76% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.12% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a total of $2.18M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Professor with 14 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, 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 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Male Professor with 7 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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

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