Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

www.paulsmiths.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,080

3.05% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,632

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.85%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.7%

1,301 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

745

96% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

49.8%

100 Graduates

About

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science were Natural Resource Management & Policy (40 degrees awarded), Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (18 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, 184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. 34.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 65.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (159 degrees), 39.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $31,080, which is $2,575 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $31,080, which is $2,575 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,632.

In 2021, 98% 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

$31,080

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was $31,080. The cost of tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $2,575 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

$25,632

2021 Value

8.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,632. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science grew by 8.57%.

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

$14,720

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 $14,720 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2020 and 2021.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, 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.

2.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 2.85%, which represents 8 out of the 281 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 1,301 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,301 applicants, 972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.7% acceptance rate.

There were 745 students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2021.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an overall enrollment yield of 29.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

972

Accepted Out of 1,301

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was 74.7% (972 admissions from 1,301 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 67.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.4%, while admissions grew by 12.4%..

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.

Enrollment

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total enrollment of 745 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 715 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 96% 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, 4.7% Black or African American, 1.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.21% Two or More Races, and 0.537% Asian.

Students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (56.1%), followed by White Female (27.5%) and Black or African American Male (3.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (16.7%), followed by White Female (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 745 students. The full-time enrollment at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 715 and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
602 enrolled students
Black or African American
35 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 80.8% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 1.48% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.21% Hispanic or Latino, 1.21% Two or More Races, and 0.537% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 66 students (8.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 58 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 (159 degrees awarded). There were 39.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Natural Resource Management & Policy (40 degrees awarded), followed by Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (18 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (108,569 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (85,393 people), Software developers (51,256 people), Registered nurses (45,967 people), and Physicians (44,599 people).

The most specialized majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Natural Resources & Conservation (102 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (186,756 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,403 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (102,218 people), Computer Systems Design (91,150 people), and Construction (72,746 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 (2020)

Natural Resource Management & Policy
30 degrees awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
20 degrees awarded
Environmental Science
14 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science was Natural Resource Management & Policy with 30 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

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, which is 1.92 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

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 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Natural Resource Management & Policy, which is 3 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science, which is 1.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 39% 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, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
159 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white (159 degrees awarded). There were 39.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

5.98% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
105 degrees awarded
White Female
54 degrees awarded
Asian Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is white male (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (54 degrees).

Operations

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at nearly $38.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.92M (23.2%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science had a total salary expenditure of 26.7M. 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 25 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Endowment

$38.5M

2021 Endowment

25.2%

growth from 2020

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has an endowment valued at about $38.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science grew 25.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.9M 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

$10M

2021 Salaries

6.76%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($26.7M) and a 6.76% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science paid a total of $2.16M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) 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

25 Employees

In 2021, 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 2021, 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 25 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, 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.