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Paul Smith's College

Paul Smiths, New York

662 Students on Campus
Paul Smiths Location
1,000 Metro Population
662 Students on Campus
Paul Smiths Location
1,000 Metro Population

About This Campus

Paul Smith's College is a 14,000 acre private institution founded in 1946. Prior to being a college, the PSC grounds operated as Paul Smith’s Hotel, the original Adirondack wilderness resort. Guests from around the globe including world leaders, prominent businessmen, and popular celebrities would come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and the famous hospitality and guide services offered. In line with the tradition of the hotel, PSC’s initial curriculum focused on Outdoor Recreation, Hospitality, and Forestry. Today these legacy programs are complemented by more than 20 academic majors such as Forestry, Environmental Sciences, Business, Psychology, Sustainable Communities, Ecological Restoration, and more. The Paul Smith’s campus is on the shores of Lower Saint Regis lake, in close proximity to Lake Placid and the Adirondack High Peaks, making it a perfect place to study. At PSC our slogan "It’s all about the experience".

Paul Smith's College is located on 14,000 acres of land - perfect to explore!

It's all about the experience with small class sizes and hands on learning!

Location Information

PSC is located in the heart of the Adirondack Park, a 6-million-acre wilderness preserve in upstate New York. This location is key to both the history and the current identity of the campus. PSC is the only 4-year college inside the park boundaries and is close to many of the highlights of the park, including the High Peaks region which has some of the best hiking and rock climbing in the northeast. PSC is just 30 minutes from Lake Placid, NY, the two-time Winter Olympics host village.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/31/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/19/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Business & Hospitality Management — Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management, Sports & Event Management, Entrepreneurship & Communication
  • Disaster Management & Response & Natural Resources — Natural Resources Conservation is PSC first Master's Degree program, while Disaster Management & Response offers a broad scope of professional opportunities for graduates, including resource management, economic and social impact assessment, policymaking, and community development.
  • Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences — rom their first semester, our students engage in activities such as small mammal trapping, fish sampling and identification, bird capture and banding, wildlife habitat assessments and amphibian ecology studies.
  • Forestry & Environmental Sciences — Built on a longstanding Adirondack tradition, forestry education at Paul Smith’s College equips students with a foundation of technical, field-based and applied education that combines theory and practice. Students in our Environmental Sciences program at Paul Smith’s College have a rare opportunity to directly study ecosystems and environmental issues within the Adirondacks.
  • Outdoor Adventure Recreation — Students choose different areas of emphasis, including environmental education, adventure education, and technical/guiding skills. No matter which area of focus you select, you’ll graduate with a highly marketable and capable set of skills: Sustainable recreational and business practices Manager-level program design and delivery Business, advertising, and site/facility management Deep understanding of the broad social contexts that influence access/barriers to recreation Ability and passion for making recreation accessible for all Communication, leadership and problem-solving.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Sustainability Fee
$36
Term
Home

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/01/2024
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? Yes
  • Number of reserved housing spaces:
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4655
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1678
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Good

This campus accepts many (50-74%) applicants. You definitely want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

CAMPUS SOCIAL MEDIA: