Best University in New Paltz, NY [2026 Rankings]

We ranked the State University of New York at New Paltz based on its reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. The rankings are determined by analyzing 89.2K citations received by 4.97K academic publications made by the university from New Paltz, the popularity of 40 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. State University of New York at New Paltz

#41 in New York State

#416 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average SAT: 1255
Average ACT: 27
Receiving Aid: 85%

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13	Marist College	497	Poughkeepsie, New York
13	Culinary Institute of America	1054	Hyde Park, New York
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27	Mount Saint Mary College	1445	Newburgh, New York
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33	Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli	2464	New Windsor, New York
34	Bard College	340	Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
41	United States Military Academy	194	West Point, New York
45	Yeshivath Zichron Moshe	2434	South Fallsburg, New York
46	Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel	2467	Monroe, New York