State University of New York at New Paltz: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1749 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #474 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #427 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #43 of 221 | In New York State |
| #310 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 6,504
- Graduates
- 916
- 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 59% and is among the top 21% 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 | 59% | 51% | 64% |
| Applicants | 16,249 | 6,424 | 9,808 |
| Admissions | 9,538 | 3,279 | 6,250 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,115 | 378 | 737 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
2,646 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
370 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
167 or 15%
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
55 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
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 24-29 (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 | 4480 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1560 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 486 (7%) |
| Asian | 340 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 213 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 177 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 157 (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
- $8,776
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
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 | $1,454 |
| Fee in-state | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,454 | $1,454 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,896 |
| Room charge | $10,466 |
| Meal charge | $5,430 |
State University of New York at New Paltz majors
State University of New York at New Paltz has granted 1,576 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs and 384 master's across 25 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 | 172 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 142 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 52 | 49 |
| Sociology, General | 98 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 62 | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 41 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | 19 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 77 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 70 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 38 | 19 |
| History, General | 48 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 44 | |
| Accounting | 29 | 12 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 41 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 23 | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 35 | |
| Graphic Design | 35 | |
| Finance, General | 34 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 34 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 33 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 25 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | 3 |
| Music, General | 21 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 | |
| Business Analytics | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | 11 |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Multicultural Education | 16 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 14 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 14 | |
| Anthropology, General | 13 | |
| General Studies | 12 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 11 | |
| Journalism | 11 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 9 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 9 | |
| Painting | 9 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 7 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Geography | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| Photography | 6 | |
| Women's Studies | 6 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 5 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 4 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 2 | |
| Metal Arts | 2 | |
| Astronomy | 1 | |
| Printmaking | 1 | |
| Sculpture | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,576 | 384 |
State University of New York at New Paltz has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
State University of New York at New Paltz has published 4,838 scientific papers with 83,600 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 43 | 191 |
| 1993 | 41 | 152 |
| 1994 | 40 | 244 |
| 1995 | 71 | 239 |
| 1996 | 49 | 252 |
| 1997 | 41 | 262 |
| 1998 | 48 | 282 |
| 1999 | 52 | 280 |
| 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 | 1214 |
| 2009 | 100 | 1414 |
| 2010 | 108 | 1691 |
| 2011 | 125 | 1998 |
| 2012 | 134 | 2191 |
| 2013 | 155 | 2372 |
| 2014 | 181 | 2672 |
| 2015 | 178 | 2840 |
| 2016 | 223 | 3179 |
| 2017 | 247 | 3741 |
| 2018 | 286 | 4628 |
| 2019 | 226 | 5965 |
| 2020 | 202 | 7053 |
| 2021 | 230 | 8179 |
| 2022 | 189 | 8102 |
| 2023 | 252 | 8469 |
| 2024 | 218 | 7859 |
State University of New York at New Paltz alumni
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John Turturro
- Occupations
- television actordirectorfilm actortheatrical directorvoice actor
- Biography
-
John Michael Turturro is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his varied roles in independent films, and has worked frequently with the Coen brothers, Adam Sandler, and Spike Lee. He has received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards.
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Joan Chen
- Occupations
- film directorfilm produceractortelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Joan Chen is a Chinese-American actress and film director. She starred in the 1979 Chinese film Little Flower, and came to the attention of American audiences for her performance in the 1987 film The Last Emperor, which won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture. 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
- reality television participanttelevision actordanceractor
- 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 | 1,064 |
| 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 |