State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
46%
Acceptance Rate
12,482
Students Applied
49%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
662
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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Yes
ACT
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Yes
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15May 1
Fall Regular DecisionApril 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Other
Accelerated Medical and Optometry Programs Deadline
January 15
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
3%
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
24
4%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1192
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
570
75th
650
Reading
25th
580
75th
668
3.60
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
42%
3.50 - 3.74
24%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
6%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
22
Top 25%
54
Top 50%
91
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
255
$30k - $48k
108
$48k - $75k
98
$75k - $110k
99
$110k+
193

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 845-257-3200
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

My suggestion is that if you plan on being a transfer student, apply early and MAYBE you can get a dorm, if that is what you wish to do. Also, make sure you go into orientation knowing what you need to take for the most part.

As far as freshman go, I think you will have a very good time if you can live on or close to campus.
Brianna from Wappingers Falls, NY
Come to SUNY New Paltz with an open mind, just like I did. It is amazing how many great people you meet in such a short amount of time. If you think that you will come here and not make any friends or whatever, then you are wrong. Within the first weeks of classes, you already have a friend or two that you click with. Remember to have fun, but work harder. You will see how great of a campus New Paltz really is. You'll also fall in love with the town of New Paltz; so many great Dine-Ins and spots for delicious food. Everything goes hand in hand up here in New Paltz; it would be impossible not to find something that peaks your interest within a week of being here.
Emmitt from Bronx, NY
Study hard, have fun once in a while, and be open to new opportunities and people.
Marae from Bronx, NY
have fun your first year. yes there are core classes that you must take but space them out, try new classes, and enjoy the various activities that they offer!
kayla from bronx, ny
Be ready for a stress reduced environment where all opinions count.
Enjoy the scenery and the warmth of small town life day and night.
Do not limit your diet to the student cafeteria, explore beyond!
Luis from Newburgh, NY
Check to hear feedback on professors before you register, if you can. Take advantage of all the welcoming clubs and enjoy the weather when you can.
Kellie from Cutchogue, NY
Come visit us! There are great tours, and if you apply and get accepted there is an accepted students tour in April (which I attended last year and where I fell in love with the school).
Shannon from Baldwin, NY