College statistics
- Address:
- 7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY
12970 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.paulsmiths.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $32,972
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $32,972
- Room and Board:
- $14,236
- Acceptance Rate:
- 90.7%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $36,318,604
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Natural Resources and Conservation
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a small private institution in Paul Smiths, New York, located in the rural Adirondack region. The college focuses primarily on Natural Resources and Conservation, offering hands-on training in environmental and land management fields. With fewer than 600 students, the college maintains an intimate campus setting designed around its regional mission.
Annual tuition is $32,972, and the total cost of attendance including room and board is $47,208. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 90.7%. Most students receive financial aid and pay less than the published cost of attendance. The small enrollment keeps class sizes manageable and allows for direct faculty interaction.
The college suits students interested in outdoor professions, environmental science, and natural resource management who value a rural setting and hands-on learning. Prospective students should ask about job placement in the conservation and outdoor sectors, as well as field internship and research opportunities. For more information, visit the official website at paulsmiths.edu.