Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, we project that on average students will pay $27,926, while the advertised price of attendance is $54,108. That’s a difference of $26,182.
| Year | Net in-state price at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | In-state sticker price at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $27,926 | $54,108 |
| 24-25 | $27,285 | $52,867 |
| 23-24 | $26,660 | $51,655 |
| 22-23 | $26,370 | $51,094 |
| 21-22 | $25,056 | $49,795 |
| 20-21 | $25,632 | $48,414 |
| 19-20 | $23,608 | $47,093 |
| 18-19 | $25,132 | $45,792 |
| 17-18 | $26,343 | $44,551 |
| 16-17 | $26,730 | $43,393 |
| 15-16 | $27,390 | $44,050 |
| 14-15 | $24,031 | $41,214 |
| 13-14 | $24,015 | $40,021 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $31,686, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $18,097. That's a difference of $13,589.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $18,097 |
| $30K-$48K | $20,200 |
| $48K-$75K | $23,486 |
| $75K-$110K | $27,114 |
| >$110K | $31,686 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, over the last five years 55% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 50% | 31% |
| Asian | 57% | 45% |
| Black | 29% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 28% |
| White | 58% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 18% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 45% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science has 1,218 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 58% of students are male.
And about 48% of students are white.