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State University of New York at New Paltz Science & Tech Programs

State University of New York at New Paltz is a public institution located in New Paltz, NY. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

State University of New York at New Paltz Rankings

State University of New York at New Paltz appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#39 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#101 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#429 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is State University of New York at New Paltz?

Contact information for State University of New York at New Paltz are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
Phone:	8776967411
Website:	www.newpaltz.edu/
Admissions:	www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into State University of New York at New Paltz?

You can apply to State University of New York at New Paltz online at: www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/apply.html

State University of New York at New Paltz is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for State University of New York at New Paltz

Here’s what State University of New York at New Paltz looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into State University of New York at New Paltz?

State University of New York at New Paltz maintains an acceptance rate of 62%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

12% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at State University of New York at New Paltz, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 690. Math scores were between 570 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1170 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at State University of New York at New Paltz ranged between 25 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at State University of New York at New Paltz can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,878	3,832	56%
Women	10,287	6,752	66%

Can I Afford State University of New York at New Paltz?

The average net price after aid at State University of New York at New Paltz is $18,481. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,070
In-State Fees	$1,502
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,320
Out-of-State Fees	$1,502
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,572
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,822

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at State University of New York at New Paltz receive some form of financial aid (1,115 students).

Nearly 57% of students at State University of New York at New Paltz receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,611 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,993.

Student Loan Debt

42% of State University of New York at New Paltz undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,336 per year.

State University of New York at New Paltz Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,166 students enrolled at State University of New York at New Paltz. State University of New York at New Paltz is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,022 undergraduate students at State University of New York at New Paltz, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of State University of New York at New Paltz undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	301
Black or African American	403
Hispanic	1,409
White	3,510
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	6
Two or More Races	162
Non-Resident	54

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at State University of New York at New Paltz are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,058
New Jersey	39
Connecticut	9
Pennsylvania	5
California	2

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

State University of New York at New Paltz Graduate Student Diversity

916 of State University of New York at New Paltz’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at State University of New York at New Paltz, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of State University of New York at New Paltz graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	26
Black or African American	35
Hispanic	120
White	642
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	25
Non-Resident	47

Online Learning at State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,028 undergraduate students at State University of New York at New Paltz took at least one online class — of those, 160 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 301 students took at least one online class and 306 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

State University of New York at New Paltz maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.