Paul Smith's College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 19%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Paul Smith's College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students
Race Percent of Students
White
82%
Black
3%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Race Unknown
8%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 37% more male students than female students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Paul Smith's College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
58%
Women
42%
Enrollment by gender for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students
Gender Number of Students
Men
548
Women
400

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 39%

Paul Smith's College draws 60 percent of students from New York, 37 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
60%
Out of State
37%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,302 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

948
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 6.7%
Part-time undergraduates 0.7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194392.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026