State University of New York - New Paltz

State University of New York - New Paltz is one of the leading colleges in New York with the acceptance rate of 46%. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 15 and Regular - April 1 . For more information, call 845-257-3201 or send email at campustours@newpaltz.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 12,482
    • Average HS GPA: 3.6
    • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 17% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 27% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 13% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 8% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 5% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 1% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    580 - 668
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    570 - 650
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    24 - 30
  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 15
    Regular
    April 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    Asian Studies/Civilization.
    Latin American Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting and Related Services, Other.
    Accounting.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
    Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance and Financial Management Services, Other.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Marketing, Other.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
    Journalism.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering, Other.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geochemistry.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Geography.
    International Relations and Affairs.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Metal and Jewelry Arts.
    Music, General.
    Painting.
    Photography.
    Printmaking.
    Sculpture.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Post-Master's certificate

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 30
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    N/A
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Yes
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 88/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    6256
    Foreign Countries Represented
    37
  • Demographics

    • Asian 4.67%
    • African-American 7.18%
    • Hispanic 22.58%
    • Caucasian 58.61%
    • Male 37%
    • Female 63%
    • Аre out of state 2

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    41%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 88/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    200
    Number of Honor Societies
    0
    Number of Social Sororities
    15
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (6)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Field Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    62%
    Graduate in 5 years
    74%
    Graduate in 6 years
    76%
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Mon - Fri (some weekends)
      • 8:30 am - 5 pm
      • 845-257-3201
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Varies
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 2 hours
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri., Selected Sat.