State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz is a public 4-year college in New Paltz, New York with 6,086 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, costs an average of $19,499 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

State University of New York at New Paltz acceptance rate and admissions

State University of New York at New Paltz admitted 62% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 600 to 690, math 570 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

State University of New York at New Paltz application deadlines 2026-27

Next deadline: Early action, Nov 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on State University of New York at New Paltz’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

State University of New York at New Paltz tuition, cost and net price

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,499 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,025 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run State University of New York at New Paltz's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

State University of New York at New Paltz graduation rate, earnings and debt

• 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
• Former students earned a median of $65,774 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
• Students who completed left with a median of $18,734 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Debt compared

Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

State University of New York at New Paltz majors and what graduates earn

State University of New York at New Paltz awarded bachelor's degrees in 45 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($103,020).

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at State University of New York at New Paltz

18 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Students and location

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.