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State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, New York · Public · 6,086 undergrads

State University of New York at New Paltz admits 62% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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62% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1170–1340 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

17,232 applied, 10,616 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does State University of New York at New Paltz cost?

$19,499 a year in-state

Out of state: about $30,099 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $29,524.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$11,710
$30,000–$48,000$14,337
$48,000–$75,000$19,620
$75,000–$110,000$22,081
over $110,000$26,806

Out-of-state tuition is $19,172 a year, against $8,572 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,600 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does State University of New York at New Paltz need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked State University of New York at New Paltz's fall 2027 rule yet. State University of New York at New Paltz didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. State University of New York at New Paltz's site

What it's like

6,086
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
Town
Campus setting in New Paltz, NY.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
55%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$65.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$18.7k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate?
62% for fall 2024: 10,616 of 17,232 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1170 to 1340 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,620 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $29,524.
How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz is $19,172 a year, against $8,572 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $19,499 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,600 tuition gap gives about $30,099 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is State University of New York at New Paltz's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 55% within four (IPEDS).