State University of New York at New Paltz: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1687 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #463 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #416 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 221 | In New York State |
| #257 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 6,090
- Graduates
- 874
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 50% | 63% |
| Applicants | 13,228 | 5,134 | 8,094 |
| Admissions | 7,708 | 2,570 | 5,138 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,156 | 399 | 757 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
2,450 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
308 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
195 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
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 1160-1340 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
73 or 6%
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 | 4172 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1487 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 441 (6%) |
| Asian | 288 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 224 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 187 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 158 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (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
- $7,749
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,070 | $11,310 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,980 | $23,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,454 | $1,453 |
| Fee in-state | $1,454 | $1,453 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,454 | $1,453 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,024 |
| Room charge | $9,874 |
| Meal charge | $5,150 |
State University of New York at New Paltz majors
State University of New York at New Paltz has granted 1,681 bachelor's degrees across 61 programs and 357 master's across 26 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 | 202 | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 131 | 28 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 110 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 65 | 31 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 | 24 |
| Sociology, General | 91 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 50 | 32 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 67 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 30 |
| Accounting | 45 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 48 | |
| Finance, General | 44 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 44 | |
| History, General | 43 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 33 | 9 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 42 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 42 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 30 | 11 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 41 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 18 | 21 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | |
| Graphic Design | 30 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 28 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 25 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | |
| Music, General | 22 | |
| Business Analytics | 20 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 17 | |
| Journalism | 15 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 9 | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | |
| Philosophy | 14 | |
| Anthropology, General | 12 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 12 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 7 | 5 |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | |
| Multicultural Education | 11 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 11 | |
| Economics, General | 10 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 10 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 9 | |
| Geography | 9 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| Painting | 9 | |
| General Studies | 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |
| Metal Arts | 5 | |
| Photography | 5 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Astronomy | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Sculpture | 2 | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Printmaking | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,681 | 357 |
State University of New York at New Paltz has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 71% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
State University of New York at New Paltz has published 4,490 scientific papers with 59,420 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43 | 142 |
| 1992 | 34 | 147 |
| 1993 | 43 | 120 |
| 1994 | 39 | 183 |
| 1995 | 73 | 174 |
| 1996 | 49 | 195 |
| 1997 | 42 | 204 |
| 1998 | 48 | 228 |
| 1999 | 52 | 213 |
| 2000 | 59 | 321 |
| 2001 | 51 | 356 |
| 2002 | 95 | 482 |
| 2003 | 74 | 473 |
| 2004 | 85 | 571 |
| 2005 | 68 | 616 |
| 2006 | 92 | 737 |
| 2007 | 88 | 800 |
| 2008 | 103 | 986 |
| 2009 | 109 | 1232 |
| 2010 | 120 | 1389 |
| 2011 | 129 | 1754 |
| 2012 | 124 | 1900 |
| 2013 | 148 | 2137 |
| 2014 | 160 | 2463 |
| 2015 | 162 | 2464 |
| 2016 | 202 | 2885 |
| 2017 | 215 | 2965 |
| 2018 | 251 | 3672 |
| 2019 | 219 | 4442 |
| 2020 | 191 | 5235 |
| 2021 | 206 | 5927 |
| 2022 | 178 | 6028 |
| 2023 | 223 | 5672 |
State University of New York at New Paltz alumni
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John Turturro
- Occupations
- screenwriterwritercharacter actorfilm produceractor
- Biography
-
John Michael Turturro is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his varied complex roles in independent films. He has appeared in over sixty feature films and has worked frequently with the Coen brothers, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for four Screen Actors Guild Awards and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Joan Chen
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Joan Chen is a Chinese-American actress and film director. In China, she performed in the 1979 film Little Flower and came to the attention of American audiences for her performance in the 1987 film The Last Emperor. She is also known for her roles in Twin Peaks, Red Rose White Rose, Saving Face, and The Home Song Stories, and for directing the feature film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.
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Vinny Guadagnino
- Occupations
- dancertelevision actorreality television participantactor
- 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
- 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 | 1,037 |
| 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 |