Overview


State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The State University of New York at New Paltz is 4-year public liberal arts institution in the Hudson Valley region of New York State and the area’s only residential public university. SUNY New Paltz is home to seven degree-granting colleges and schools as well as an honors program. For students who wish to learn in another culture, SUNY New Paltz features a study abroad program that provides an opportunity to travel to countries such as Egypt, Taiwan, and Cuba. In addition to classroom facilities, the SUNY New Paltz campus is home to the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art featuring student thesis exhibitions alongside work from professional artists.
Acceptance Rate:
59%
Average Net Price:
$17,171
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1192
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Average Net Price
$17,171
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| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,572 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,822 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,330
$30k - $48k
$14,284
$48k - $75k
$19,631
$75k - $110k
$20,787
$110k+
$25,074
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,776
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,656
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,780
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
55%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4453
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,656
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$25,734,004
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,587,914
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,050
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,232
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,724
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
16249
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
607
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
5%
Submitting ACT
15%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1192
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
570
75th
660
Reading
25th
600
75th
680
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
42%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
22
Top 25%
54
Top 50%
89
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
197
$30k - $48k
110
$48k - $75k
106
$75k - $110k
112
$110k+
226
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
7,420
Total Number of Undergrads
6,504
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
30%
20-39 Students
61%
40-99 Students
7%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
78
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
60%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
US National: 44%63%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
23%
White
59%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
200
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
46%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
royal blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
120
Total Female Athletes
148
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
State University of New York at New Paltz Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
Albany
Boston
Washington
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
State University of New York at New Paltz
NYC Department of Education
IBM
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Citi
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Art & Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$177
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