State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
6,733
Students
11,568
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
44%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
State University of New York at New Paltz is a Comprehensive institution located in New Paltz, NY, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2499
United States
New Paltz, NY 12561-2499
United States
Contact
Ms. Kimberly A. Strano
Director of Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu
Phone: 845-257-3200
Fax: 845-257-3209
Director of Freshman Admissions
Email: admissions@newpaltz.edu
Phone: 845-257-3200
Fax: 845-257-3209
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting Related |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business Operations Support And Secretarial Services Related |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Finance And Financial Management Services Related |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Journalism |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geochemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Ceramic Arts And Ceramics |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Metal And Jewelry Arts |
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| Music |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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| Printmaking |
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| Sculpture |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13,753
Applied
6,092
Accepted
6,733
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,358
Females Applied
3,913
Females Accepted
47%
Male Admissions
5,395
Males Applied
2,179
Males Accepted
40%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.6
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 |
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| Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 594 | 560 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 577 | 540 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 23 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,870
In-state
16,650
Out-of-state
Fees
1,384
Full-time student fees
13,462
Room & board
8,862
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
11,568
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,457
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,252
Avg. Loan Aid
3,653
Avg. Grant Aid
5,106
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,733
Total undergrad students
2%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 19.32% |
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| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| White or Caucasian | 61.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.03% |
| Asian | 5.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
| Two or more races | 2.73% |
| Other | 2.79% |
Gender
Male (38.76%)
Female (61.24%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 46% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
SA Spring Concert, Dance Evolution and Spirit Weekend
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
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
safety seminars, RAD Women's Self Defense
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
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
624
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 351
Part-time - 273
Male - 277
Female - 347