- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,370 a year (2022–23)
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science reported an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024.
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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science GPA requirements
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science acceptance rate
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admitted 711 of 929 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Paul Smiths, New York, with 926 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,370 a year at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science look for?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accept?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 711 of 929 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
Check Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
A lot: Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science require an essay?
Yes. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science consider legacy status?
No. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,370 a year at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science accept AP credit?
Yes. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Paul Smiths College of Arts and ScienceU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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