State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Town (fringe)

AskSchool #239 of 300PublicMaster's university – larger programsTest optional
Acceptance rate
61.6%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$18,809
Sticker price $28,428
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$58,073
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
61.6%
Applicants (fall 2023)
16,249
Admitted (fall 2023)
9,538
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,119
Yield (admitted who enroll)
12%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
64%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
51%
SAT reading, middle 50%
600–690
SAT math, middle 50%
570–650
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–29
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
15% / 5%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
not considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,541
Family income $30–48k$13,969
Family income $48–75k$20,178
Family income $75–110k$21,937
Family income $110k+$26,256
Full sticker price (per year)
$28,428
Tuition & fees – in-state
$8,572
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$18,822
Median debt at graduation
$18,750
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$31,471
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$58,073

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
6,086
Graduate students
1,036
Student-to-faculty ratio
16 : 1
Women
63%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Full-time faculty
49%

Undergraduate diversity

White58%
Hispanic24%
Black6.8%
Asian4.6%
Two or more2.9%
Unknown2.7%
International1.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Education15%
Business & Marketing12%
Psychology11%
Communication & Journalism11%
Social Sciences9.7%
Visual & Performing Arts9.7%
English4.3%
Health Professions3.6%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Darrell P. Wheeler
Main phone
(877) 696-7411
Address
1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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