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State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Town · 6,086 students
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$18,809
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
70%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$58,073
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
62%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

State University of New York at New Paltz is best known for its vibrant creative community, strong liberal arts foundation, and scenic Hudson Valley location just 90 minutes north of New York City. The university excels academically in its highly regarded School of Fine & Performing Arts, as well as through standout programs in education, business, and science and engineering. On campus, students experience an open-minded, progressive culture where artistic expression, civic engagement, and outdoor enthusiasm seamlessly intersect. A defining feature of New Paltz is its immediate access to the nearby Shawangunk Ridge, giving students access to world-class rock climbing and hiking alongside easy commuting options to Manhattan's job and cultural markets.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York at New Paltz is a public university in New Paltz, New York, United States. It traces its origins to the New Paltz Classical School, a secondary institution founded in 1828 and reorganized as an academy in 1833.

Location
New Paltz, NY, 12561-2443 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
HPN · Westchester
50 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,572$18,822
Housing & food (on campus)$16,684$16,684
Books & supplies$1,250$1,250
Cost of attendance$28,428$38,678 est.
Average net price$18,809Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$18,822
In-state: $8,572
Housing & food (on campus)$16,684
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$38,678 est.
In-state: $28,428
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $18,809
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,541
$30–48k
$13,969
$48–75k
$20,178
$75–110k
$21,937
$110k+
$26,256
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
70%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
58%
Back for yr 2
85%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
74% graduated · 21% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,555
10 yrs after entry$58,073
Debt
Median at graduation$18,750
Monthly payment$199
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$24.3k
90th percentile$29,800
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1265
R 600–690 · M 570–650
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 25–29 · E 24–30 · M 23–27
SAT middle 50%: 1170–1340
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$48,878
Independent
11%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
24%
Black
7%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,555
After 10 yrs
$58,073
Psychology, General174
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods150
Sociology103
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas98
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication78
Communication and Media Studies73
Biology, General65
English Language and Literature, General64
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services62
Computer and Information Sciences, General52
Business Administration, Management and Operations52
History50
Mechanical Engineering44
Marketing41
Finance and Financial Management Services37
Design and Applied Arts35
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$43M
Full-time faculty
49%
Faculty salary
$8,406/mo
Teaching spend
$13,655
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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