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State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz,
NY
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate58%
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About SUNY New Paltz
State University of New York at New Paltz is a public, state university in the suburb of New Paltz, New York. SUNY New Paltz was founded in 1828. The university enrolls around 6,964 students a year, including 6,090 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for State University of New York at New Paltz
It is very difficult to get into SUNY New Paltz. Around 58% of applicants get into SUNY New Paltz each year. Out of 13,228 applications received in 2022, 7,708 students were offered admission.
| State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
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State University of New York at New Paltz is located in the town of New Paltz, New York,.
If you want to see SUNY New Paltz for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to New Paltz, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Stewart International.
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College Info
SUNY New Paltz Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
May 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SUNY New Paltz is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SUNY New Paltz is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
SUNY New Paltz SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1180 - 1330
Math SAT Range
570 - 660
Reading SAT Range
590 - 680
SUNY New Paltz Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$24,140
In State$34,050
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$16,980
Fees
$1,454
$1,454
Housing
$15,616
$15,616
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at SUNY New Paltz is like? There are approximately 6,964 students enrolled at SUNY New Paltz, including 6,090 undergraduate students and 874 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from NY and 3% percent of students are from other states.
91%
Full Time9%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,964
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
58%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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