Paul Smith's College
Admissions
Interested in attending Paul Smith's College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Paul Smith's College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Paul Smith's College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Paul Smith's accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 934 people applied and 852 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Paul Smith's College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Paul Smith's College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Paul Smith's College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Paul Smith's considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Paul Smith's College?
Grades
5% of freshmen who attended Paul Smith's were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 17% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
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