State University of New York at New Paltz
Public university · New Paltz, NY · 6,086 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
25–29
Average net price
$19,499
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,524
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at New Paltz?
State University of New York at New Paltz accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–29.
The latest federal data says State University of New York at New Paltz is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on State University of New York at New Paltz's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,524 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,499 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,572 for NY residents and $19,172 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,572
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,172
- Room & board$17,520
- Total cost of attendance$29,524
- Average net price after grants$19,499
Popular majors
Education, Business, Psychology, Communications, Social Sciences.
State University of New York at New Paltz FAQ
- What is State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–29.
- Is State University of New York at New Paltz test-optional?
- The latest federal data says State University of New York at New Paltz is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on State University of New York at New Paltz's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost?
- About $29,524 a year before aid; $19,499 on average after grants.
- What is State University of New York at New Paltz's FAFSA school code?
- 002846. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so State University of New York at New Paltz receives your information.
- What is State University of New York at New Paltz's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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