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How to Get Into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smiths, NY · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Admissions Statistics

77%
Acceptance Rate
579
Undergrads
51%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

The bar here is clear

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science fits.

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 17, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) March 12, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $51,506
Tuition & fees $33,009
Room & board (on campus) $14,236
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $26,683

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $16,732
$30-48k $17,877
$48-75k $23,253
$75-110k $29,288
$110k+ $32,048
36%
Students receiving Pell Grants
72%
Students taking federal loans
75%
Freshman retention rate
12:1
Student-faculty ratio

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