State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe town

62%Acceptance rate
$18,809Average net price / year
72%Graduation rate
$58,073Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$18,750Median debt at graduation
6,086Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,572
Out-of-state tuition
$18,822
Total cost of attendance
$28,428
Room & board
$16,684
Books & supplies
$1,250
Average net price
$18,809

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,541
$30–48k
$13,969
$48–75k
$20,178
$75–110k
$21,937
$110k+
$26,256

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61.6%
Average SAT
1265
SAT reading (25–75%)
600–690
SAT math (25–75%)
570–650
ACT composite (25–75%)
25–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
First-year retention
85%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$45,555
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,073
Median debt (graduates)
$18,750
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
42%

Programs: what graduates earn

46 of 77 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering18$72,238$17,250
Mechanical Engineering44$66,274$18,750
Accounting and Related Services30$47,884$22,042
Economics11$47,363—
Finance and Financial Management Services37$43,834$16,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General52$42,538$23,250
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences14$40,524$18,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas98$39,714$20,674
Marketing41$37,946$17,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations52$34,979$17,083
Design and Applied Arts35$34,677$18,500
Biology, General65$32,288$15,250
Communication and Media Studies73$29,860$18,500
Psychology, General174$29,817$15,000
Journalism12$29,628$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods150$28,929$17,875
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12$28,681$16,000
Sociology103$26,901$20,941
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services62$25,475$20,500
Political Science and Government21$24,676$18,472
English Language and Literature, General64$23,862$20,250
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies16$23,751$22,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication78$23,551$19,332
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft35$21,800$19,875
History50$20,124$14,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General34$19,893$18,000
Fine and Studio Arts26$18,842$21,500
Music21$17,406—
Anthropology14$17,288$15,750
Area Studies13$51,093—
International Relations and National Security Studies13$37,864—
Film/Video and Photographic Arts6$39,184—
Business/Commerce, General33$44,943—

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
6,086
Graduate students
1,279
Part-time
8%
Women / men
63% / 37%
White
58%
Hispanic
24%
Black
7%
Asian
5%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Avg faculty salary
$75,654 / year
Full-time faculty
49%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.newpaltz.edu
Also known as
State University of New York at New Paltz

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 11% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 15% of degrees
  • Engineering – 3% of degrees
  • English – 4% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at State University of New York at New Paltz?

61.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1265 on the SAT.

How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost?

The average net price after grants is $18,809 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,572 and the full cost of attendance is $28,428.

How much do State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $58,073 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.