State University of New York at New Paltz: Review & Facts

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State University of New York at New Paltz is a medium four-year, public school with 6,965 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1828 and is the only school located in New Paltz, New York.

Academic Offerings

State University of New York at New Paltz will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered

84

State University of New York at New Paltz deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Computer Science, Communication and Journalism, and English and Literature. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is high at 84% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

84%

Good

The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is good: 77%. Around 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at State University of New York at New Paltz is decent -- 16:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - about $17,000 per year. The additional fees at State University of New York at New Paltz beyond tuition are approximately $1,500, which makes it a total of $18,500 annually.

Read the details about State University of New York at New Paltz additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

58%

Doable

As reported in recent government data, 13,228 applications were submitted and 7,708 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

State University of New York at New Paltz might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at State University of New York at New Paltz in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$9,900

High

State University of New York at New Paltz offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at State University of New York at New Paltz, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

State University of New York at New Paltz provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 3,200 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high - around $9,900 per year.

Based on the college crime data, State University of New York at New Paltz appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

State University of New York at New Paltz Location and Address

Postal Address:
State University of New York at New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York
12561-2443, USA