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New Paltz, New York · Public ·Town

State University of New York at New Paltz

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 47% value
61.6% Acceptance $18,809 Avg net price 71.6% Graduate $58,073 Median earnings 6,086 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
6,086 students
Women / Men
63.2% / 36.8%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61.6%
SAT (mid 50%)
1170–1340
ACT (mid 50%)
25–29

Cost

Avg net price
$18,809
Sticker price
$28,428
Tuition (in-state)
$8,572
Tuition (out-of-state)
$18,822

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71.6%
Retention rate
85%
Median earnings (10y)
$58,073
Median debt
$18,750 (~$203/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
31.9%
Take federal loans
42%

All majors at State University of New York at New Paltz

59 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
English Language and Literature, General
Sociology
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Accounting and Related Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
Marketing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Mechanical Engineering
History
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Business/Commerce, General
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Political Science and Government
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General
International Relations and National Security Studies
Data Analytics
Music
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Journalism
Philosophy
International Business
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Mathematics
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Area Studies
Anthropology
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Special Education and Teaching
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Economics
Geography and Cartography
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Physics
Computer Engineering
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Research and Experimental Psychology
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Education, Other
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Cost & ROI

Is State University of New York at New Paltz worth it?

Pay $18,809/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $58,073 ten years out — about 3.1× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$18,809/yr
Median earnings
$58,073/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$18,750~$203/mo
4-year est. cost
$75,236net of aid

Frequently asked questions

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

State University of New York at New Paltz admits 61.6% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1170–1340 range on the SAT.

How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $18,809. The sticker price before any aid is $28,428, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $75,236.

How much debt do State University of New York at New Paltz graduates have?

Graduates leave State University of New York at New Paltz with a median federal student loan balance of $18,750, which works out to about $203 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 42% of students take federal loans.

Is State University of New York at New Paltz worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn a median of $58,073 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.1× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns State University of New York at New Paltz a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?

Admitted students score 1170–1340 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz?

71.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from State University of New York at New Paltz within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 85%.

What are the most popular majors at State University of New York at New Paltz?

59 programs are listed in federal data; 53 have positive share data. The largest reported major at State University of New York at New Paltz is Psychology, General (9.7%), followed by Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (9.2%).

What percent of State University of New York at New Paltz students receive financial aid?

31.9% of State University of New York at New Paltz students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 42% take federal student loans.

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