Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

www.paulsmiths.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,012

2023 Average Net Price

$26,370

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.7%

939 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

597

97.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.6%

84 Graduates

About

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Natural Resource Management & Policy (22 degrees awarded), Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (19 degrees), and Forest Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, 182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. 35.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (139 degrees), 27.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $32,012, which is $2,732 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $32,012, which is $2,732 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,370.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,012

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $2,732 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

$26,370

2023 Value

5.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,370. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science grew by 5.24%.

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

$15,546

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 $15,546 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.41% between 2022 and 2023.

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

76%

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 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% 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 939 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.68% annual growth. Out of those 939 applicants, 852 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.7% acceptance rate.

There were 597 students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2023.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

852

Accepted Out of 939

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 90.7% (852 admissions from 939 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 84.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.68%, while admissions grew by 5.06%.

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 597 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 583 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 97.7% 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 84.8% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 3.18% Black or African American, 1.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.838% Asian, and 0.503% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (54.1%), followed by White Female (28.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (33.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 597 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 583 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

76%

2023 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

White
506 enrolled students
Two or More Races
20 enrolled students
Black or African American
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 84.8% White, 3.35% Two or More Races, 3.18% Black or African American, 1.68% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.838% Asian, and 0.503% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 29 students (4.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 52 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 (139 degrees awarded). There were 27.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Natural Resource Management & Policy (22 degrees awarded), followed by Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (19 degrees) and Forest Management (16 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (97 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (29 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 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 (436,008 people), Other managers (190,779 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (134,542 people), Postsecondary teachers (133,192 people), and Other Physical Scientists (124,539 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (97 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), and Biology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Natural Resources & Conservation (97 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), and Biology (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

Natural Resource Management & Policy
22 degrees awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
19 degrees awarded
Forest Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Natural Resource Management & Policy with 22 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

117

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, which is 1.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (65).

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 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Forest Management, which is 20 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science, which is 1.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% 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, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
139 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white (139 degrees awarded). There were 27.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

14.8% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
94 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white male (94 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (45 degrees).

Operations

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $34.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.28M (6.69%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total salary expenditure of 28.8M. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science employs 21 Professors, 13 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Male Professor (11), Female Professor (10), and Female Associate professor (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 21 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 11 employees, and Research with 7 employees.

Endowment

$34.1M

2023 Endowment

2.03%

decline from 2022

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at about $34.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science declined 2.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.3M 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

$9.95M

2023 Salaries

7.42%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a median of $9.95M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($28.8M) and a 7.42% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.45% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a total of $2.58M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Professor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2023, 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 21 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 11 employees, and Research with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Male Professor with 11 employees, Female Professor with 10 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

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

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