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State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NYPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 62% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
State University of New York at New Paltz is a public institution located in the town setting of New Paltz, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 62%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
62% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 29
1typical 50% range36
62%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing12% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,020
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,504
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,763
Earnings 5yr: $81,659
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,525
Earnings 5yr: $69,778
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,542
Earnings 5yr: $71,050
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,520
Earnings 5yr: $69,881
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,626
Earnings 5yr: $72,714
Debt: $23,410
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,993
Earnings 5yr: $74,409
Debt: $20,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,009
Earnings 5yr: $56,993
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,929
Earnings 5yr: $53,859
Debt: $22,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,371
Earnings 5yr: $59,452
Debt: $24,293
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,112
Earnings 5yr: $64,699
Debt: $24,980
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,350
Earnings 5yr: $70,059
Debt: $17,750
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,203
Earnings 5yr: $75,306
Debt: $18,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,378
Earnings 5yr: $55,972
Debt: $18,580
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,534
Earnings 5yr: $56,178
Debt: $19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,267
Earnings 5yr: $60,232
Debt: $19,500
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,290
Earnings 5yr: $51,979
Debt: $24,091
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,453
Earnings 5yr: $51,724
Debt: $21,500
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,563
Earnings 5yr: $52,686
Debt: $25,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,809
In-State Tuition$8,572
Out-of-State Tuition$18,822
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,555
+27% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,073
Completion Signals
72%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$69,660
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