State University of New York at New Paltz: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1659 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #468 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #421 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 221 | In New York State |
| #261 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 59 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 6,256
- Graduates
- 819
- 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 46% and is among the top 11% 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 | 46% | 41% | 49% |
| Applicants | 12,482 | 4,866 | 7,616 |
| Admissions | 5,759 | 2,000 | 3,759 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,124 | 364 | 760 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 2 | 7 |
2,808 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
381 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
204 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1150
or below
75% of them
had 1318
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the State University of New York at New Paltz are 1150-1318 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the State University of New York at New Paltz are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 | 4190 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1514 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 466 (7%) |
| Asian | 318 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 209 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 206 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 160 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (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
- $10,509
- Students receiving aid
- 78%
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 | $1,453 | $1,453 |
| Fee in-state | $1,453 | $1,453 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,453 | $1,453 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,494 |
| Room charge | $9,494 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
State University of New York at New Paltz majors
State University of New York at New Paltz has granted 1,793 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs and 365 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 | 187 | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 116 | 17 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 118 | |
| Sociology, General | 111 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 68 | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 45 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 50 | 34 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 79 | |
| Accounting | 44 | 18 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 62 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 61 | |
| History, General | 56 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 54 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 49 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 44 | |
| Finance, General | 43 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 43 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 28 | 14 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 40 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 32 | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 26 | 10 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 31 | |
| Graphic Design | 27 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 23 | |
| Mathematics, General | 23 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | |
| Geography | 20 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 14 | 6 |
| Journalism | 19 | |
| Multicultural Education | 19 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 18 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 18 | |
| Music, General | 15 | |
| Painting | 14 | 1 |
| Economics, General | 12 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 12 | |
| General Studies | 12 | |
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 12 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 11 | |
| Management Science | 11 | |
| Philosophy | 10 | |
| Astronomy | 9 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 9 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 9 | |
| Photography | 9 | |
| Anthropology, General | 8 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | |
| Women's Studies | 8 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 7 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 4 | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Geochemistry | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | |
| Metal Arts | 5 | |
| Printmaking | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 3 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | 2 |
| Sculpture | 2 | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 2 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Latin American and Caribbean Studies | 1 | |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,793 | 365 |
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% | 68% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
State University of New York at New Paltz has published 3,822 scientific papers with 50,323 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 Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39 | 126 |
| 1991 | 39 | 129 |
| 1992 | 33 | 147 |
| 1993 | 41 | 112 |
| 1994 | 34 | 180 |
| 1995 | 61 | 171 |
| 1996 | 39 | 199 |
| 1997 | 40 | 211 |
| 1998 | 41 | 225 |
| 1999 | 50 | 217 |
| 2000 | 58 | 297 |
| 2001 | 46 | 358 |
| 2002 | 61 | 387 |
| 2003 | 62 | 422 |
| 2004 | 74 | 512 |
| 2005 | 67 | 527 |
| 2006 | 79 | 658 |
| 2007 | 77 | 712 |
| 2008 | 88 | 879 |
| 2009 | 109 | 1130 |
| 2010 | 109 | 1247 |
| 2011 | 122 | 1583 |
| 2012 | 115 | 1706 |
| 2013 | 127 | 1931 |
| 2014 | 141 | 2167 |
| 2015 | 149 | 2315 |
| 2016 | 175 | 2508 |
| 2017 | 200 | 2876 |
| 2018 | 167 | 3034 |
| 2019 | 195 | 3824 |
| 2020 | 191 | 4748 |
| 2021 | 179 | 6161 |
| 2022 | 157 | 5227 |
State University of New York at New Paltz alumni
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John Turturro
- Occupations
- actorfilm producercharacter actorwriterscreenwriter
- 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 actorfilm directorfilm produceractortelevision actor
- 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
- danceractorreality television participanttelevision actor
- 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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Michael Gladis
- Occupations
- film produceractorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Michael Gladis is an American actor. He played Paul Kinsey in the television series Mad Men; he appeared in the series' first three seasons, and as a guest star in the show's fifth season.
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 | 1,053 |
| 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 |