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State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz is a medium, public institution located in New Paltz, ny. Founded in 1828, State University of New York at New Paltz offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 3

6,504 undergraduates

$8,524 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into State University of New York at New Paltz? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 58.7%

SAT score average 1267

ACT score average 26

Average high school GPA 3.55

Application fee $50

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April

109 days away Application deadline date

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November

337 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! State University of New York at New Paltz is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Languages and Literature

Other

Business and Management

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Psychology, General

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Sociology

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Communication and Media Studies

English Language and Literature, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,524

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,896

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $3,700

Cost of attendance* $29,360

Average financial aid package $14,578

Estimated cost $14,782 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,434

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,896

Books & supplies $1,240

Other expenses $3,700

Cost of attendance* $39,270

Average financial aid package $14,578

Estimated cost $24,692 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? State University of New York at New Paltz has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,504, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

7,420

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

60%

African American %

Hispanic American %

21%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At State University of New York at New Paltz, students love their Student Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561

8452577869

www.newpaltz.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Residence hall student association

Outing club

The oracle newspaper

United greek association

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about State University of New York at New Paltz to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is State University of New York at New Paltz?

State University of New York at New Paltz is located in New Paltz, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at New Paltz?

The acceptance rate for State University of New York at New Paltz is 59%.

What’s the average GPA for State University of New York at New Paltz?

The average high school GPA for State University of New York at New Paltz students was 3.55.

How much does it cost for 4 years at State University of New York at New Paltz?

The estimated cost for 4 years at State University of New York at New Paltz including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,440.

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State University of New York at New Paltz

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