College
- AcademicsC+
- ValueB
- DiversityB-
- CampusB
- AthleticsC-
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB-
Paul Smith's College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Paul Smith's College Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Range
880-1060
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$25,132/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$20,511/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 82%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.21 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.21 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Wildlife and Fisheries Management
33 GraduatesForestry
31 GraduatesNatural Resources Conservation and Management
25 GraduatesBaking and Pastry Arts
24 GraduatesEnvironmental Science
24 GraduatesCulinary Arts and Food Service
19 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
18 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
12 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
12 GraduatesSurveying Technician
10 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
731Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
14
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
33%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
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Paul Smith's College Reviews
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The location of Paul Smiths is not for the faint of heart it really does get cold in the winter times. But if you find something to do the time you spend there is worth it. Not many other will have the experience of nature like you will at PSC. The food tends to be subpar so don't be afraid to cook for yourself. The academics at PSC are not overly difficult but the administration can be at times. If you find a professor you like talk with them. Go to their office hours and ask questions they will remember that in the end. If you seek to apply yourself and challenge yourself the professors will help you do that and advance your opportunities. The professors really do care about what you learn at PSC not how well you can remember it but how you can apply it.
Paul Smith's college is very unique due to its location, majors, and overall status. The college is located in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York, which benefits its wide variety of science majors. Because of the college being somewhat 'off the grid' there is not much to do outside of campus, unless you travel to a nearby town. Overall, the college is academically amazing, and inspiring to many people.
I love being able to get outside in the Adirondack's! Amazing location near Lake Placid and Whiteface mountain. Professor's are very helpful and guiding. People will go above and beyond to help you because it's a tight knit campus community.