Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science
Location and Contact Information
State Routes 30 and 86Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
USA
Main Tel: (518) 327-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
Paul Smith's College is a private college located in Briton, New York. It is known for its courses in hotel management, culinary arts and natural sciences. Students can choose from four-year and two-year programs in areas like natural resource management, hotel & restaurant management, culinary arts, business, tourism management, and forestry, fishery and wildlife science and biology.
The college sponsors cross country, rugby, basketball and soccer athletic teams. Its rural location and heritage enables the college to offer alternative sports like woodsmen's team competition, canoe racing, and snowshoe racing as well. Paul Smith's College also houses the Sunders Sports Complex, which has facilities like a fitness training center, gym and a swimming pool.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, hospitality, cooking and culinary arts, and engineering technician.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 22,095 |
| Room | $ 4,720 |
| Board | $ 4,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid
Paul Smiths College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $10,106 |
| Institutional Grant | 56% | $12,821 |
| Federal Grant | 39% | $3,421 |
| Pell Grant | 33% | $3,244 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $1,039 |
| State or Local Grant | 57% | $2,194 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 81% | $7,365 |
| Federal Loan | 81% | $4,550 |
| Other Loan | 22% | $10,434 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brevard College | Brevard, NC | 650 |
| 2 | College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | 1,334 |
| 3 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 1,526 |
| 4 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 5 | Manchester College | North Manchester, IN | 1,145 |
| 6 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 7 | Sewanee-The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | 1,562 |
| 8 | Northland College | Ashland, WI | 677 |
| 9 | Gettysburg College | Gettysburg, PA | 2,480 |
| 10 | Westminster College | Fulton, MO | 1,000 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 136 | 17 |
| Associate | 118 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 36 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 57 |
Students
Student enrollment was 933 in 2009-2010 (910 full-time equivalent).
About 67% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 33% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 94% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 80% Women 64% All 74%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-540 Math 430-520 Writing 390-500
Room and Board
Paul Smiths College provides on-campus housing for 795 of its 910 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- Forest Resources Production and Management
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Forest Technology/Technician
- Forestry
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Urban Forestry
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering-Related Technologies
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Conservation Biology
- Ecology