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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.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$30

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	970	493	472
Percent admitted	75%	79%	71%
Percent admitted who enrolled	33%	40%	25%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations		X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)		X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	187	78%
ACT	47	20%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	450	530
SAT Math	430	530
ACT Composite	20	25
ACT English	16	21
ACT Math	17	23

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$22,985	$23,695	$24,408	$25,261	3.5%
Books and supplies	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$9,390	$9,670	$9,960	$10,260	3.0%
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$2,500	$2,500	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$9,390	$9,670	$9,670	$10,260	6.1%
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$2,500	$2,500	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$3,500	$3,500	$2,500	$2,500	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$37,875	$38,865	$38,868	$40,021	3.0%
Off Campus	$37,875	$38,865	$38,578	$40,021	3.7%
Off Campus with Family	$28,485	$29,195	$28,908	$29,761	3.0%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (518) 327-6220

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	283	99%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	282	99%	$4,293,422	$15,225
Federal grants	136	48%	$607,202	$4,465
Pell grants	136	48%	$579,152	$4,258
Other federal grants	45	16%	$28,050	$623
State/local government grant or scholarships	170	59%	$423,177	$2,489
Institutional grants or scholarships	279	98%	$3,263,043	$11,695
Student loan aid	240	84%	$2,017,289	$8,405
Federal student loans	240	84%	$1,416,460	$5,902
Other student loans	51	18%	$600,829	$11,781

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	1,033	97%	$15,120,580	$14,638
Pell grants	462	43%	$2,012,154	$4,355
Federal student loans	873	82%	$5,965,302	$6,833

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