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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is located in Paul Smiths, New York. The school offers majors in forestry, culinary arts, natural resources, and business through three academic schools:
PSC is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which includes seven other northeast colleges. The college's sports teams are known as the Bobcats. Because of it rural location, PSC is able to offer alternative sports programs like snowshoe racing, canoe racing, and woodsmen's team competition. Some of the famous alumni of the college include John T. Dillon, the former Chairman of International Paper, Jon L. Luther, the CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, and Steve Ross, the CEO of Time Warner.
The main campus of Paul Smiths College is in Paul Smiths, NY (a rural area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Paul Smiths College offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Paul Smiths College students most commonly major in a field related to hospitality, engineering technician, nutrition and exercise therapy, conservation and resource management, and cooking and culinary arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, Paul Smiths College had 921 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students at Paul Smiths College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Paul Smith's College offers a dynamic educational setting that encourages active engagement in learning experiences to foster creativity, ethical and intellectual growth.
The College's integrated educational approach links traditional and experimental learning to discovery, discipline and creativity. Utilizing classrooms and laboaratories, fieldwork and internship experiences, Paul Smith's students gain knowledge and skills to equip them for rewarding careers and life-long learning.
Located within the Adirondack Park, the College is a dramatic, complex natural setting, with an historical perspective on stewardship and hospitality. The College practices sound principles of sustainable development, encouraging environmental awareness and an enviromentally sound campus. Students participation in recreational, cultural, student life and community service activities promotes individual growth, understanding, and awareness of others. These attributes complement the distinctive educational experience of Paul Smith's to prepare students well for successful living and leadership poistions in their communities and careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Paul Smiths College Of Arts And Science
State Routes 30 and 86
Paul Smiths, NY 12970-0265
General Phone: (518) 327-6000
http://www.paulsmiths.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 69 | chef training, pastry, culinary arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 68 | wildlife management, urban forestry, forest technology, forestry courses, fisheries sciences, environmental science, natural resources management, forest management, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | engineering-related tech, surveying tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | parks and recreation studies |
| Business and Management | 9 | entrepreneurship, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | general studies, liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 7 | ecology, biology, conservation biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Paul Smiths College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 109 | 15 |
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Paul Smiths College had a total enrollment of 921 students (904 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 68% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 65% |
| Vermont | 14% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,070 | 854 | 80% | 364 | 43% |
| Men | 649 | 530 | 82% | 249 | 47% |
| Women | 421 | 324 | 77% | 115 | 35% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,210 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,210 |
| Room and board | $ 8,350 |
| Room charge | $ 4,290 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Paul Smiths College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 279500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $55,052 | 5 | $56,160 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $43,119 | 9 | $49,508 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $40,638 | 6 | $37,809 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $45,018 | 22 | $45,656 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Track | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
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, Other
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, General
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Surveying Technology/Surveying
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Ecology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paul Smiths College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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