Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths, New York · Private
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admitted 91% of 939 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 16, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 11, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $51,655 a year. After grants, students paid $26,370 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s acceptance rate?
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science admitted 91% of applicants: 852 of 939 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 16, 2026 and regular decision is due March 11, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
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