State University of New York at New Paltz: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1680 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #462 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #416 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 221 | In New York State |
| #331 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 6,862
- Graduates
- 1,036
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- newpaltz.edu
State University of New York at New Paltz Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
State University of New York at New Paltz has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 56% | 66% |
| Applicants | 17,232 | 6,878 | 10,287 |
| Admissions | 10,616 | 3,832 | 6,752 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,132 | 368 | 763 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 2 | 1 |
2,329 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
466 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1170
or below
75% of them
had 1340
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the State University of New York at New Paltz are 1170-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
37 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the State University of New York at New Paltz are 25-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4726 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1745 (22%) |
| Black or African American | 502 (6%) |
| Asian | 374 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 211 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 210 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 117 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,087
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,320 | $23,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,502 | $1,502 |
| Fee in-state | $1,502 | $1,502 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,502 | $1,502 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,195 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,684 |
| Room charge | $11,094 |
| Meal charge | $5,590 |
State University of New York at New Paltz majors
State University of New York at New Paltz has granted 1,456 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs and 434 master's across 27 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at State University of New York at New Paltz.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 145 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 102 | 32 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 54 | 71 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 75 | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 52 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 57 | 24 |
| Sociology, General | 71 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 62 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | |
| Accounting | 43 | 13 |
| History, General | 56 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 52 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 23 | 20 |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 26 | 14 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 38 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 36 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 35 | |
| Finance, General | 34 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 24 | 8 |
| General Studies | 32 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 32 | |
| Graphic Design | 30 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 26 | |
| Painting | 18 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | |
| Economics, General | 15 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | 12 |
| Music, General | 14 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 13 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 4 | 8 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 | |
| Business Analytics | 11 | |
| Journalism | 11 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 9 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | 6 |
| Geography | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 7 | |
| Multicultural Education | 7 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |
| Women's Studies | 7 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | |
| Metal Arts | 5 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 5 | |
| Printmaking | 5 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Sculpture | 4 | |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Photography | 2 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,456 | 434 |
State University of New York at New Paltz has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 70% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
State University of New York at New Paltz has published 4,966 scientific papers with 89,214 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Physics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 154 |
| 1994 | 40 | 244 |
| 1995 | 71 | 239 |
| 1996 | 49 | 253 |
| 1997 | 41 | 262 |
| 1998 | 48 | 282 |
| 1999 | 52 | 281 |
| 2000 | 55 | 428 |
| 2001 | 47 | 472 |
| 2002 | 77 | 570 |
| 2003 | 64 | 600 |
| 2004 | 79 | 693 |
| 2005 | 70 | 773 |
| 2006 | 80 | 884 |
| 2007 | 83 | 995 |
| 2008 | 98 | 1213 |
| 2009 | 100 | 1415 |
| 2010 | 108 | 1691 |
| 2011 | 125 | 1998 |
| 2012 | 134 | 2193 |
| 2013 | 154 | 2373 |
| 2014 | 182 | 2673 |
| 2015 | 178 | 2838 |
| 2016 | 223 | 3177 |
| 2017 | 247 | 3738 |
| 2018 | 286 | 4623 |
| 2019 | 227 | 5963 |
| 2020 | 205 | 7064 |
| 2021 | 231 | 8182 |
| 2022 | 190 | 8100 |
| 2023 | 252 | 8483 |
| 2024 | 224 | 8005 |
| 2025 | 146 | 7038 |
State University of New York at New Paltz alumni
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John Turturro
- Occupations
- directorfilm actortheatrical directorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
John Michael Turturro is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his varied roles in independent films, as well as his frequent collaborations with the Coen brothers and Spike Lee. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards.
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Joan Chen
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorscreenwriterfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Joan Chen is a Chinese-born American actress and film director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Taipei Golden Horse Awards and an AACTA Award. She made her film debut in the Chinese film Youth (1977) before starring in the film Little Flower (1979). She came to the attention of American audiences for her portrayal of Wanrong in the Bernardo Bertolucci historical epic film The Last Emperor (1987), which won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture.
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Vinny Guadagnino
- Occupations
- television actordanceractorreality television participant
- Biography
-
Vincent J. Guadagnino is an American reality television personality, best known for being a cast member on MTV's Jersey Shore.
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Aida Turturro
- Enrolled in the State University of New York at New Paltz
- In 1984 studied theatre art
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
-
Aida Turturro is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Janice Soprano on the HBO drama series The Sopranos.
General info
| Alternative names | SUNY New Paltz State University of New York at New Paltz |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1828 |
| Motto | To learn, to search, to serve |
| Colors | blue, orange |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,095 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, New York, 12561-2443 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 8776967411 |