State University of New York at New Paltz

It is very difficult to get into State University of New York at New Paltz. The university admitted 58% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 13,228 applications received in 2023, 7,708 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to State University of New York at New Paltz, the regular decision application deadline is April 1 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who apply to State University of New York at New Paltz for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by January 15.

State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of State University of New York at New Paltz's admissions stats.

State University of New York at New Paltz 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21.76%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	17%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	Yes

State University of New York at New Paltz Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York at New Paltz.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	4 1	January 15

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Applying Early to State University of New York at New Paltz?

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State University of New York at New Paltz may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with State University of New York at New Paltz directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. State University of New York at New Paltz will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply to college early in hopes that it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions

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Is State University of New York at New Paltz Challenging To Get Into?

It is very difficult to get into SUNY New Paltz. SUNY New Paltz evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, SUNY New Paltz accepted 58% of students, about 7,708 from the 13,228 applicants.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like SUNY New Paltz, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York at New Paltz

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does State University of New York at New Paltz Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York at New Paltz

Wondering what factors are considered by State University of New York at New Paltz during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with State University of New York at New Paltz for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York at New Paltz Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York at New Paltz, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with State University of New York at New Paltz's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	√	portfolio for art program, audition for music and theater programs
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York at New Paltz?

Students admitted to State University of New York at New Paltz have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 35% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York at New Paltz 21.76% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 53.79% were in the top 25% and 90.95% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York at New Paltz, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	30.98%
3.75 and 3.99	17.64%
3.50 and 3.74	26.94%
3.25 and 3.49	11.79%
3.00 and 3.24	6.97%
2.50 and 2.9	3.53%
2.00 and 2.49	1.98%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to State University of New York at New Paltz directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

State University of New York at New Paltz is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 17% of State University of New York at New Paltz's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for State University of New York at New Paltz?

To be competitive with other State University of New York at New Paltz applicants, you should strive to score between 1180 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At State University of New York at New Paltz 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1180, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York at New Paltz students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York at New Paltz students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York at New Paltz, you should strive to earn between 25 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York at New Paltz's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York at New Paltz students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York at New Paltz

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to State University of New York at New Paltz.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is May 1.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York at New Paltz during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York at New Paltz?

❌ Students who are admitted to State University of New York at New Paltz must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does State University of New York at New Paltz accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York at New Paltz accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York at New Paltz accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York at New Paltz accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York at New Paltz accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York at New Paltz?

❌ No, State University of New York at New Paltz is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York at New Paltz?

🟨 State University of New York at New Paltz may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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