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State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, New York 12561-2443

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State University of New York at New Paltz is a public institution in New Paltz with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1267, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,073 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,481.

Established
1828
Mascot
Hugo the Hawk
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
1267SAT Avg
6,022Students
16:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$58,073Earnings 10yr
$18,481Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

State University of New York at New Paltz Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1267

Reading & WritingMid: 624
600680
MathMid: 610
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1267

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,524
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,434
Room & Board$15,896
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$27,034
Average Net Price$18,481
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,330
$30–48K$14,284
$48–75K$19,631
$75–110K$20,787
$110K+$25,074

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,481

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

40

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,022
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 7%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention86.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,555
8 Years$53,453
10 Years$58,073

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
71 mi(123 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
136 mi(236 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
161 mi(279 min)

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