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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.
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Campus LocationState Routes 30 and 86
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
USA
Main Tel: (518) 327-6000
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, hospitality, cooking and culinary arts, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 109 | 15 | | Bachelor | 100 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 31 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 921 in 2007-2008 (904 full-time equivalent). About 68% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 32% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,210 | | Room | $ 4,290 | | Board | $ 4,060 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,000 | | Other | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid: Paul Smiths College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 59 |
Housing and MealsPaul Smiths College provides on-campus housing for 885 of its 904 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 28 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 82% | | Women | 77% | | All | 80% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (68 awarded) - 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 (69 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (37 awarded) - Engineering-Related Technologies
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
HOSPITALITY (23 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (9 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Conservation Biology
- Ecology
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