Paul Smith's College

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Paul Smith's College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Paul Smith's College's admissions stats.

Paul Smith's College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Paul Smith's College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Paul Smith's College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Paul Smith's College?

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Paul Smith's College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Paul Smith's College Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Paul Smith's College?

It is not difficult to get into Paul Smith's College.

In 2021, Paul Smith's College accepted 73% of students, approximately 809 of the 1,103 students who applied.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Paul Smith's College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Paul Smith's College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Paul Smith's College

Paul Smith's College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Paul Smith's College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Paul Smith's College

What does Paul Smith's College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Paul Smith's College for more information on admission factors.

Paul Smith's College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Paul Smith's College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Paul Smith's College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Interview		√	√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Paul Smith's College?

Students admitted to Paul Smith's College have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 69% submitted a class rank. At Paul Smith's College 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 17% were in the top 25% and 44% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Paul Smith's College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Paul Smith's College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Paul Smith's College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Paul Smith's College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Paul Smith's College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Paul Smith's College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Paul Smith's College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Paul Smith's College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Paul Smith's College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Paul Smith's College.

Do I have to submit test scores to Paul Smith's College?

✅ Paul Smith's College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Paul Smith's College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Paul Smith's College is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Paul Smith's College?

❌ Paul Smith's College does not offer early decision.

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