
New Paltz, NY
Open Admissions
Graduation
State University of New York at New Paltz is a public four-year institution located in New Paltz, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 6,022 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 59%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 71%. Graduates earn a median salary of $58,073 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,481 per year.
Acceptance Rate
59%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
71%
Enrollment
6,022
Total students
Median Earnings
$58,073
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,524
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,434
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,481
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1170–1350
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
24 – 29
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1170
Median
1250
75th
1350
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
610
75th
660
ACT Composite
25th
24
Median
27
75th
29
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$73,924
10-Year Earnings
$580,730
ROI Multiple
7.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students