First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 16, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 11, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | July 27, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: apply.paulsmiths.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 30 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 19 |
| Environmental Science | 16 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 4 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 4 |
Show the other 13 majors
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 4 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
| Environmental Biology | 3 |
| Forest Resources Production and Management | 3 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 3 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 |
| Psychology | 1 |
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer
Women’s varsity
Basketball, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Skiing, Soccer, Volleyball
Coed varsity
Other Sports
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
More about the place
Nearest airport
Plattsburgh International (PBG)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 4.7 of 20
Elevation
1,627 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
2°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
104.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
1 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$850 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- SUNY College at Potsdam39 mi
- Clarkson University40 mi
- State University of New York at Plattsburgh43 mi
- St Lawrence University46 mi
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton47 mi
- Champlain College52 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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