# Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Private nonprofit college in Paul Smiths, NY. IPEDS ID 194392.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/paul-smiths-college-of-arts-and-science · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/paul-smiths-college-of-arts-and-science.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,683 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 51%; beats 28% of NY colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,145; beats 19% of NY colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,062

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,732 |
| 30-48k | $17,877 |
| 48-75k | $23,253 |
| 75-110k | $29,288 |
| 110k+ | $32,048 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.08 years on average (45% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,145 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,732 | $68,267 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $17,877 | $72,938 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $23,253 | $94,872 | 8.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,288 | $119,495 | 10.4 years |
| 110k+ | $32,048 | $130,756 | 11.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $51,506
- Tuition and fees: $33,009
- Housing and meals: $16,106; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 939 applicants, 852 admitted, 135 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 91%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (20 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $41,863 | $53,788 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,398 | $51,359 | $25,089 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $35,979 | $50,171 | $24,874 |
| Forestry | $44,342 | $49,291 | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,333 | $46,834 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $31,506 | $42,652 | $27,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $27,543 | $41,797 | $23,250 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,321 | not reported | not reported |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Hospitality Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist: median wage not reported (metro), $82,160 (NY), $82,220 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage not reported (metro), $81,250 (NY), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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