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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. State University of New York at New Paltz offers undergraduate degrees in 75 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 5,990 undergraduates
cost $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.

Acceptance rate 58.3%
SAT score average 1254
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,524
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,024
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $27,788
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $27,788 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,434
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,024
Books & supplies $1,240
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $37,698
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,698 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 5,990, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
phone N/A
address www.newpaltz.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

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 58%.

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 N/A.

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 $111,152.

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