State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY · Public four-year · Town: Fringe
6,504undergraduates
62%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$17,848average net price per year
69%graduate in 6 years
87%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 16,249
- Admitted
- 9,538
- Admit rate
- 62%
- Admit rate, women
- 64%
- Admit rate, men
- 51%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 12%
- First-year students
- 1,119
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 15%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 600-680
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 570-660
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 5%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 24-29
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
62 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Education (9)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Earth Science Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (102 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Physics Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (23 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (43 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's (38 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (34 awarded)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (11)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (35 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- Metal Arts Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Painting Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Printmaking Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sculpture Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Social sciences (6)
- Anthropology, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Geography Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (71 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (145 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (4)
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Bachelor's (62 awarded)
- Journalism Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (52 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (75 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (58 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Bachelor's (57 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (56 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (54 awarded)
Engineering (3)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (30 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Bachelor's (32 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Physical sciences (3)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (4)
- African-American/Black Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Asian Studies/Civilization Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Women's Studies Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (2)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Business Analytics Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Graduate programs (30)
- Art Teacher Education Master's
- Biology Teacher Education Master's
- Chemistry Teacher Education Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Earth Science Teacher Education Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Master's
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs Master's
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship Post-master's certificate
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Master's
- Mathematics Teacher Education Master's
- Multicultural Education Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Reading Teacher Education Master's
- Social Studies Teacher Education Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-master's certificate
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Music Therapy/Therapist Master's
- Trauma Counseling Post-master's certificate
- English Language and Literature, General Master's
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Master's
- Applied Behavior Analysis Master's
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Master's
- 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician Master's
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,524
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $18,434
- Housing and food on campus
- $15,896
- Books and supplies
- $1,240
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,700
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $29,360
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $39,270
- Total cost living at home
- $13,464
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $11,330 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $14,284 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $19,631 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $20,787 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,074 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 84%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 73%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $8,776
- Got a grant from the college
- 72%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,780
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 33%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 54%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,050
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 55%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 67%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 69%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 74%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 69%
- Transferred to another college
- 22%
- Came back for year two
- 87%
| Pell grant students | 64% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 69% |
| Neither | 73% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 720 | 71% |
| Men | 379 | 65% |
| Asian | 69 | 78% |
| Black | 79 | 49% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 641 | 74% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 56% |
| Race unknown | 21 | 57% |
| International | 7 | 57% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,070 | 74% | 21% |
| Started here, part-time | 10 | 70% (small group) | 10% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 1,115 | 81% | 11% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 119 | 39% | 18% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 7,420
- Undergraduates
- 6,504
- Full-time undergraduates
- 5,564
- Part-time undergraduates
- 940
- Graduate students
- 916
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 95%
- From out of state
- 5%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 7%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 2%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 13%
| Women | 63% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 59% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Fringe
- Address
- 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY, 12561-2443
- County
- Ulster County
- Part of
- State University of New York System
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.