PrivateRuralPaul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, New York 12970-0265
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private rural institution in Paul Smiths, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 582 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,145 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,583.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
- •History Paul Smith's College was founded through a bequest of Phelps Smith, son of Paul Smith's Hotel founder Apollos ("Paul") Smith (1825–1912).
- •Ellis of the New York State Supreme Court later ruled that the college could not be renamed, and the proposed donation was withdrawn.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
24.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,062
Academics
Programs (30)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average