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Paul Smith's College
Paul Smith's College
PAUL SMITHS, NY . 4 Year 3.8
#2287 in Best Colleges in America
7777 STATE ROUTE 30 PAUL SMITHS, NY 12970

Overview

Paul Smith's College is a private four-year university located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, USA, founded in 1946. The campus spans 14,000 acres and is situated on the picturesque shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, making it the only undergraduate-granting institution within the Adirondack Park. The college is renowned for its practice-oriented education, offering programs in environmental science, forestry, sustainability, hospitality management, and culinary arts. Students have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects such as forest management, wildlife tracking, and business planning during their time at the college. The college upholds the philosophy of “It's about the experience,” dedicated to cultivating graduates with practical skills and environmental awareness.

Rankings

  • 49

    #49 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 2287

    #2287 in Best Colleges in America

  • 141

    #141 in Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 49 of 140
  • Best Colleges for Environmental Science in America 141 of 651
  • Best College Dorms in America 532 of 1,363

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • BDiversity
  • C+Campus
  • C Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • BDorms
  • C Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Natural Resources Conservation and Management
    40 Graduates
  • Forestry
    27 Graduates
  • Wildlife and Fisheries Management
    24 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    19 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    14 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    11 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    10 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    9 Graduates
  • Baking and Pastry Arts
    5 Graduates
  • Biology
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 75%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,725
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    697 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    14
  • Undergrads Over 25
    5%
  • Pell Grant
    39%
  • Varsity Athletes
    37%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Yankee Small College Conference
  • Athletic Division
    USCAA

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