State University of New York at New Paltz, NY
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
State University of New York at New Paltz Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity49
Retention59
Graduation59
Earnings31
Diversity63
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at State University of New York at New Paltz
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism12%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
Engineering4%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into State University of New York at New Paltz
41%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
595
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–630
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)550–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending State University of New York at New Paltz
$8K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after State University of New York at New Paltz
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$192
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 25% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 75% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at State University of New York at New Paltz
83%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
74%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 74% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 73% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 75% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 79% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 88% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 75% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 82% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after State University of New York at New Paltz
93%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $45K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at State University of New York at New Paltz
6,586
Undergraduates
58%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
916
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 35% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near State University of New York at New Paltz, NY
Culinary Institute of America
8 miles, E
Marist College
8 miles, E
Ulster County Community College
8 miles, N
Dutchess Community College
9 miles, E