Overview

State University of New York at New Paltz is a Comprehensive institution located in New Paltz, NY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY  12561-2499
United States

Contact Ms. Dana Rinschler
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu
Phone: 845-257-3200
Fax: 845-257-3209

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Latin American And Caribbean Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Related Services, Other	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business Operations Support And Secretarial Services, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Earth Science Teacher Education	×
Education, Other	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Computer Engineering	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Business Analytics	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy	×
Chemistry, General	×
Geochemistry	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Jewelry Arts	×
Metal Arts	×
Music, General	×
Painting	×
Photography	×
Printmaking	×
Sculpture	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

17,232

Applied

10,616

Accepted

6,197

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,287

Females Applied

6,752

Females Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,878

Males Applied

3,832

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio for art program, audition for music and theater programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	January 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Transfer	May 1st	May 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	583	600	690
SAT Math	578	570	650
ACT Composite	26	25	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

17,670

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,502

Full-time student fees

17,520

Room & board

11,760

Room only

Financial Aid

14,578

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,331

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,407

Avg. Loan Aid

2,723

Avg. Grant Aid

6,695

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,197

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.59%
Black or African American	6.78%
White or Caucasian	58.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.02%
Asian	4.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	2.91%
Other	2.71%

Gender

Male (36.57%)

Female (63.42%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
SA Spring Concert, Dance Evolution and Spirit Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Association, Residence Hall Student Association, Outing Club, The Oracle Newspaper and United Greek Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
safety seminars, RAD Women's Self Defense

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

679

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 330

Part-time - 349

Male - 274

Female - 405