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State University of New York at New Paltz

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New Paltz, NY

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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

Admit rate62%
SAT range1170–1340
ACT range25–29
Undergrads6,086
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,428
4-year grad rate70%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,073

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out71%

"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

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$45,563/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$57,203/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$67,626/yr
Marketing$64,993/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,350/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$60,929/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$47,453/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$103,020/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$60,371/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,267/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$89,504/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$45,024/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$60,112/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$55,378/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$53,534/yr
Sociology$51,290/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$41,097/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,521/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,198
Typical room charge$9,874
Typical board charge$5,150

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

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.

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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