New Paltz, NY
Located in New Paltz, NY, State University of New York at New Paltz is a public mid-sized school with roughly 6,086 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 62% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $103,020/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: May 1, 2027
Confirm on State University of New York at New Paltz's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,250 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against State University of New York at New Paltz's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow State University of New York at New Paltz weighs your application
From State University of New York at New Paltz's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what State University of New York at New Paltz weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does State University of New York at New Paltz look for in applicants?
Per State University of New York at New Paltz's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate?
State University of New York at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
Admitted students at State University of New York at New Paltz typically score between 1170–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
Admitted students at State University of New York at New Paltz typically score between 25–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost?
State University of New York at New Paltz's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,428 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz?
For 2024-25, State University of New York at New Paltz's published tuition and required fees were $18,822 for out-of-state students and $8,572 for in-state students -- $10,250 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for State University of New York at New Paltz?
State University of New York at New Paltz's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision May 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does State University of New York at New Paltz require students to live on campus?
No -- State University of New York at New Paltz doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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