Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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  • 4 Year
  • Paul Smiths, NY
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Overview

Total enrollment

948
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science overview
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Paul Smith's College occupies a remote 14,200-acre campus in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York, situated on Lower St. Regis Lake approximately 20 miles northwest of Lake Placid. The institution, founded in 1946 on the site of the former Paul Smith's Hotel, carries forward its namesake's legacy while emphasizing experiential education in natural resource management and hospitality. The campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic lodge-style architecture, with all students required to live in on-campus housing during their first two years. Paul Smith's College specializes in environmental sciences, forestry, natural resources, hospitality management, and culinary arts programs, with hands-on learning facilitated by the surrounding wilderness and waterfront setting. The college maintains working forests, a maple sugar operation, and hospitality training facilities as part of its practical education model.

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Admission Standards

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admission standards
  • GPA 2.8

Acceptance Rate

76.5%
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  • Enrollment Rate 18.8%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,009
Costs for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Fee Cost
Tuition $33,009
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $37
Room and Board $14,236
Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
Total One Year Cost $50,782
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are Natural Resources Conservation, Personal and Culinary Services, and Social Sciences. 34% of students major in Natural Resources Conservation, 22% in Personal and Culinary Services, and 15% in Social Sciences.

  • Natural Resources Conservation 34%
  • Personal and Culinary Services 22%
  • Social Sciences 15%
  • Business 14%
  • Engineering Technology 5%
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Last updated: August 2026