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Paul Smiths, New York

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Your chances of getting into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.9%
Admission Difficulty for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Paul Smith's College is 84.9%.  Its admission rate is the 123rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Paul Smith's College and can you get accepted?

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 811 out of the 955 who applied were admitted.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.8. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Paul Smith's College?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.8 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Paul Smith's College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.8

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Paul Smith's College are to have around a 2.8 high school GPA. You can get into Paul Smith's College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.8 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Paul Smith's College accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Paul Smith's College is 2.8 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #118 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Paul Smith's College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.8 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Paul Smith's College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
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SAT Scores for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Paul Smith's College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
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Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

56% of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 5%
Top 25% of class 17%
Top 50% of class 44%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 384 526 955
Accepted 301 495 811
Acceptance Rate 78% 94% 85%
Enrolled 61 132 195
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 27% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194392 IPEDS survey data for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.

Last updated February 24, 2024