Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Paul Smith's College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 75% more male students than female students enrolled at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Paul Smith's College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
433
|
| Women |
248
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Paul Smith's College serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194392 IPEDS survey data for Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science.