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State University of New York at New Paltz

Most applicants get into State University of New York at New Paltz — 61.6% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.

61.6%
acceptance rate · latest federal cohort
Test-optional (considered)
400SAT middle 50%: 1170–13401600

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State University of New York at New Paltz anchors the college town of New Paltz, NY, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.

Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $103,020 four years out. Faculty pay averages $100,872 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 6,086 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85% of first-years come back for a second year.

Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1170 and 1340 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on State University of New York at New Paltz's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.

Admissions

State University of New York at New Paltz is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1170–1340 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically State University of New York at New Paltz's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.

Score25th50th75th
SAT Reading & Writing600650680
SAT Math570610660
ACT Composite242729

Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).

In the Fall 2023 cycle, State University of New York at New Paltz received 16,249 applications and admitted 9,538 (58.7%), with 1,119 enrolling.

How State University of New York at New Paltz compares

State University of New York at New PaltzNew York medianNational median
Acceptance rate61.6%70.1%77.2%
Tuition (in-state)$8,572$17,408$19,591
Median earnings (10 yr)$58,073$60,236$53,781

Ten years out, State University of New York at New Paltz's median earnings are $58,073 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $8,572 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.

Cost, size & completion

As a public university, State University of New York at New Paltz prices by residency: $8,572 in-state versus $18,822 out-of-state — a $10,250 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.

State University of New York at New Paltz enrolls 6,086 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs State University of New York at New Paltz's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.

71.6% of State University of New York at New Paltz students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $8,572 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.

Top majors by earnings at State University of New York at New Paltz

Bachelor's programMedian earnings, 4 yrs after completion
Computer and Information Sciences, General$103,020
Mechanical Engineering$89,504
Accounting and Related Services$67,626
Marketing$64,993
Communication and Media Studies$60,929
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$60,371
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$60,112
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,350
Biology, General$57,203
Psychology, General$55,378
Political Science and Government$53,534
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,267
Sociology$51,290
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$47,453
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$45,563
English Language and Literature, General$45,024
Visual and Performing Arts, General$41,097
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,521

Median earnings for these 18 State University of New York at New Paltz programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,073 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional State University of New York at New Paltz programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA and test scores do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1170–1340 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 61.6% admission rate to judge your odds.

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

58.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 9,538 admitted from 16,249 applicants.

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

In-state tuition is $8,572; out-of-state students pay $18,822. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.

What do State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn?

Federal data puts median earnings at $58,073 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.

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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.