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State University of New York at New Paltz is a public regional university located in New Paltz, New York. State University of New York at New Paltz is selective in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at State University of New York at New Paltz is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $52,374 10 years after enrolling, 68th in New York, and in the top 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, State University of New York at New Paltz bachelor students earn 3% less than the national average. State University of New York at New Paltz is ranked 39th in New York.
State University of New York at New Paltz’s median net annual cost of $17,123 and average years to graduate of 4.3 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at State University of New York at New Paltz sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Education, Broadcast & Digital Comms, Sociology, Education (subject specific), Comms & Media Studies - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$17,123
Average years to graduate
4.3
Computer science
Rank: #106
Economic score: 1.65
Business Administration
Rank: #144
Economic score: 2.2
Marketing
Rank: #55
Economic score: 2.22
Accounting
Rank: #249
Economic score: 2.55
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #26
Economic score: 3.04
Biology
Rank: #182
Economic score: 4.69
English Language & Lit
Rank: #271
Economic score: 9.28
History
Rank: #256
Economic score: 9.43
Drama
Rank: #74
Economic score: 13.48
Visual & Performing Arts
Rank: #25
Economic score: 16.15
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at State University of New York at New Paltz - Education (subject specific), Business Administration, Communication disorder sciences, Special Education, Mental & Social Health Services, Accounting - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.3 years. 77% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is 10% higher than the state average, and 19% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At State University of New York at New Paltz, Pell Grant recipients represent 34% of the measured graduating class, 1% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at State University of New York at New Paltz graduates within 4.4 years.
State University of New York at New Paltz is in the top 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
State University of New York at New Paltz’s economic mobility score of 22.88 is calculated by adjusting the 2.62 economic score of lower-income students by the 34% pell grant recipients within the student body. State University of New York at New Paltz’s EMS of 22.88 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at State University of New York at New Paltz pays $17,123 a year, $9,897 less than the $27,020 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $17,123
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At State University of New York at New Paltz, 64% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $17,123 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 51% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,133. This is 3% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,206
Pell grants
$5,203
State grants
$4,421
Institutional grants
$2,647
State University of New York at New Paltz offers 4 online bachelor programs, all of which are hybrid format. At the master’s level State University of New York at New Paltz offers 4 programs, all of which are hybrid format. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
8
Hybrid programs
8
Percentage of programs online
7%
State University of New York at New Paltz's selective admissions are indicated by their 46% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 12,482 applicants, of which 5,759 were admitted and 1,133 enrolled. State University of New York at New Paltz doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
97%
83%
Female
64%
59%
First time
52%
59%
In-state
96%
68%
1st generation
32%
35%
White
59%
52%
Black
7%
14%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Asian
5%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
7%
12%