Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
- Private
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science: international tuition 33,009 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,506 USD, acceptance rate 76.5%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
Accepted international first-year students at Paul Smith's are guaranteed an academic scholarship of $10,000-$24,000/year, awarded automatically based on grades. Need-based aid is only possible via a separate application.
Getting in. The school admits 76.5% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,506 USD. Take off 91,000 USD a year from 5 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 0 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 16/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
International tuition is 33,009 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,506 USD.
Does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Accepted international first-year students at Paul Smith's are guaranteed an academic scholarship of $10,000-$24,000/year, awarded automatically based on grades. Need-based aid is only possible via a separate application.
What English scores does Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science?
The acceptance rate is 76.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says there is no separate application and the amount comes with the offer letter, so merit is considered automatically with the admission application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe page says nothing about whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay (it only requires financial proof for the I-20).
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page only mentions a 'separate application' for need-based aid, without naming CSS Profile or a specific form, so it cannot be determined.
Scholarships at this school
Bobcat ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page10,000 USD/year≈ ₫261M
The page guarantees all accepted international students an academic scholarship in this range, so they are eligible.
Dean ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page20,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M
It is one tier of the academic scholarships guaranteed to accepted international students.
Faculty ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page15,000 USD/year≈ ₫391M
It is one tier of the academic scholarships guaranteed to accepted international students.
Presidential ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page24,000 USD/year≈ ₫626M
It is the top tier of the academic scholarships guaranteed to accepted international students.
Provost ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page22,000 USD/year≈ ₫574M
It is one tier of the academic scholarships guaranteed to accepted international students.
Dean’s ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page gives academic thresholds for first-time freshmen but states no citizenship or visa eligibility.
- Renewable in later years
Paul Smith’s College Need-Based GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The college states that institutional need-based grants exist but does not state whether international students are eligible.
Admission requirements
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- SATACTNot required
- English proficiencyiIf English is not your native language, submit official English-proficiency scores unless you qualify for an exemption.Required
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Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action deadline (not binding) for Fall 2027 (EA)Applicationin32days
- Regular Decision deadline for Fall 2027 (RD)Application+147 days
- International student application deadline for Fall startApplication+259 days
- International student deposit deadline for Fall 2027Deposit+265 days
- Rolling deadline for Fall 2027 (ROLLING)Application+285 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data