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Paul Smith's College

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world rank  3087

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Overview

Established in 1946, the Paul Smith's College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Paul Smiths (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Paul Smith's College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Paul Smith's College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 78-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Paul Smith's College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Paul Smith's College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Paul Smith's College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Paul Smith's College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Paul Smith's College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1946
Motto It's about the experience
Colours Green and white
Mascot Bobcat
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University Location

Address 7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths
12970-0265 New York
United States
Paul Smith's College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Paul Smith's College Phone Number +1 (518) 327 6000
Paul Smith's College Fax Number +1 (518) 327 6016

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Paul Smith's College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Paul Smith's College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Paul Smith's College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Paul Smith's College.

Paul Smith's College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Paul Smith's College's admission information.

Paul Smith's College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Paul Smith's College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Paul Smith's College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Paul Smith's College's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Paul Smith's College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Paul Smith's College's Admission Office Admission Office



(518) 327 6227


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Paul Smith's College.

Paul Smith's College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Paul Smith's College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Paul Smith's College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Paul Smith's College's Control Type Control Type

Paul Smith's College is a private higher education institution.


Paul Smith's College's Entity Type Entity Type

Paul Smith's College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Paul Smith's College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Paul Smith's College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Paul Smith's College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Paul Smith's College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Paul Smith's College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Paul Smith's College's main facilities:


Paul Smith's College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Paul Smith's College's Library

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 37,140 physical volumes, 217 physical media and 85 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Paul Smith's College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Paul Smith's College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 735 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Paul Smith's College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Paul Smith's College's main services:


Paul Smith's College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Paul Smith's College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Paul Smith's College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Paul Smith's College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Paul Smith's College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Paul Smith's College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Paul Smith's College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Paul Smith's College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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