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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
6,396
Total Undergrads
Including 492 Part-time
1,100
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
65% Women
35% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division III (without football)

State University of New York Ath Conf

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $45,556)
9
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $46,949)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 32 - Yes -
Basketball 12 13 Yes Yes
Field Hockey - 20 - Yes
Lacrosse - 21 Yes -
Soccer 27 24 Yes Yes
Softball - 15 - Yes
Swimming 19 23 - -
Tennis - 10 - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country 10 17 - Yes
Volleyball 15 16 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Dance - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Swimming and Diving - - - Yes
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.7%
Hispanic 8.1%
Non-resident alien 6.6%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 19.5%
Two or more races 1.9%
White/non-Hispanic 57.2%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 47
Liquor Law Violation 6
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 13

Notable Alumni

  • Aida Turturro, actress ("The Sopranos")
  • Andrea Peyser, New York Post columnist
  • Christopher Manson, children's book author/illustrator
  • James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks
  • Jason West, mayor of New Paltz
  • John Turturro, actor
  • Michael Gladis, actor ("Mad Men")
  • Zach Zarba, NBA referee
  • Scott Cohen, actor ("Gilmore Girls")
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Lana from Brooklyn, NY
  • 2
  • “If you enjoy cooking and living in a unsupervised environment, dorm life is not ideal. However, living on campus can be a safe and comfortable experience.…”

  • May-22-2012 » Read More
  • Taylor
  • 2
  • “The campus is extremely overcrowded. Most dorms house 3 students when they can hardly contain 2. The dorms are old and quite dirty as well, and I have heard rumors…”

  • Sep-27-2012 » Read More
  • Michael from Hilton, NY
  • 5
  • “some dorms are better than others but all of them have plenty of activities that are actually fun to attend, and the aforementioned great people that attend. i have no…”

  • Jan-28-2012 » Read More
  • Kelsey
  • 2
  • “dorms are alright, not the worst i've seen, but they are fairly dirty, even after they've been cleaned. god help you if you live in a triple. not only is…”

  • Feb-08-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Rachel from Kingston, NY
  • May-04-2013 I am a current student here

    Campus food is good, but expensive. There're three main places to get eats: the dining halls in the dorms, the Jazzman's Cafes located in the library and the Jacobson Faculty Tower, and the food court in the Student Union Building. Investigate what appeals most to your tastebudes and your wallet, and spend your Hawk Dollars wisely.

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  • 2
  • D. Gilmore
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    The student union building offers decent food. it's pretty expensive but so is food anywhere else. The dining hall is less that gourmet, though, I suppose that is to be expect of a state facility.

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  • 5
  • Alyssa from Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • Jan-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many food options on campus that are quick and easy to get to. Both vegetarian and vegan options are available at all dining facilities. The food is fairly priced and the meal-plans are very generous.

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  • 3
  • Al
  • Jan-14-2013 I am a current student here

    again not the greatest and expensive

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  • 3
  • Sarah from New Paltz, NY
  • Oct-21-2012 I am a current student here

    The Dining Hall is good, not mama's cooking but you'll find the foods that you like. Plus food in town is great in general and there is variety. There is also the Student Union, which has a variety of restaurants in it too, and that food is good too.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • D. Gilmore
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    Pretty minimal. There are a few frats and sororities but they don't have an noticeably influential hand in campus life for the most part

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  • 0
  • Alyssa from Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • Jan-30-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek Life at SUNY New Paltz is very scarce. Sororities on campus are far more prevalent than fraternities. Though there are not many involved in the Greek Life, it is a great way to make friends and also do community service as well.

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  • 0
  • New Paltz Student
  • Jan-15-2013 I am a current student here

    I am a part of greek life one campus and I love it. I would not say it is similar to other school but it is nice.

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  • 0
  • Danielle from Island Park, NY
  • Oct-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Only about 1% of the students at New Paltz are involved in Greek life, but they're always hosting events and if you add them on Facebook you'll be notified of every one.

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  • 0
  • Melissa from Long Valley, NJ
  • Sep-12-2012 I am a current student here

    There are sororities and fraternities. If that isn't your thing, you won't even notice that they're there, and if you do want to join, the people are pretty cool and the houses are nice.

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  • 0
  • Sara from Port Washington, NY
  • Jun-30-2012 I am a current student here

    There are some sororities and fraternities around campus, but they are not a huge presence on campus. They're there and active for those who want that kind of experience, but there's no need to join a frat or sorority to have a social life.

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  • 0
  • 123456
  • May-22-2012 I am a past student here

    School hates it, but it made my entire experience.

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  • 0
  • Amanda from Staten Island, NY
  • May-14-2012 I am a current student here

    New Paltz has several fraternities and sororities to choose from, although Greek Life is not my thing, most of my close friends are members and they are all awesome people!

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