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State University of New York at New Paltz

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,198
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 46%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in New Paltz, New York, SUNY New Paltz is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

State University of New York at New Paltz is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

SUNY New Paltz boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

46.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,523

Cost of attendance at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,433

Cost of attendance at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at State University of New York at New Paltz received on average $10,509 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,509
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 354 37% $5,424 $1,920,054
Other Federal Grant 373 39% $6,717 $2,505,515
State Grant/Scholarships 552 57% $4,421 $2,440,223
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 593 62% $2,647 $1,569,684
Total Grant & Scholarships 620 64% $10,509 $6,515,422

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of State University of New York at New Paltz students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of State University of New York at New Paltz students is 73.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 67.7%.

73.3%

  • asian 73.3% 66 students
  • African American 64.9% 37 students
  • white 75.2% 482 students
  • unknown 87.0% 20 students
  • hispanic 68.5% 148 students
  • International Students 83.3% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 71.4% 20 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Basketball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country State University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

State University of New York at New Paltz provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

State University of New York at New Paltz offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training