More selective than 69% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,428. College Scorecard.
Higher than 70% of New York colleges we cover and 81% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 46% of New York colleges we cover and 64% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
State University of New York at New Paltz acceptance rate & admissions
Of 16,249 applicants, State University of New York at New Paltz admitted 9,538 and 1,119 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1340 on the SAT or 25–29 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
State University of New York at New Paltz tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for New York residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What State University of New York at New Paltz costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of State University of New York at New Paltz took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,541 | $44,483 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $13,969 | $58,949 | 2.5 years |
| $48–75k | $20,178 | $85,151 | 3.6 years |
| $75–110k | $21,937 | $92,574 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $26,256 | $110,800 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (55% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($58,073) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $23,440 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
State University of New York at New Paltz majors, earnings & careers
State University of New York at New Paltz offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Engineering · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at State University of New York at New Paltz
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $103,020 | $25,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $89,504 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $67,626 | $23,410 |
| Marketing | $64,993 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $60,929 | $22,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $60,371 | $24,293 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $60,112 | $24,980 |
| Business Administration | $57,350 | $17,750 |
Quick list of all 47 majors
- Accounting$67,626
- Anthropology—
- Area Studies—
- Astronomy and Astrophysics—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$57,203
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$47,453
- Business—
- Business Administration$57,350
- Chemistry—
- Communications$60,929
- Computer and Information Sciences$103,020
- Computer Engineering—
- Data Analytics—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$53,267
- Education (Subject Teaching)$60,371
- Electrical and Computer Engineering—
- Electrical Engineering—
- English$45,024
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies$45,563
- Film and Photography—
- Finance—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- International Business—
- International Relations—
- Journalism—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Marketing$64,993
- Mathematics—
- Mechanical Engineering$89,504
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$53,534
- Psychology$55,378
- Sociology$51,290
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders$60,112
- Studio Art—
- Theatre$39,521
- Visual and Performing Arts$41,097
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Kingston
Overall prices in the Kingston, NY area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,878. Housing costs 10% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 53 inches of rain a year, 59 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Ulster County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Ulster County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare State University of New York at New Paltz with similar schools
Similar public colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at New Paltz | 62% | $18,809 | 72% | $58,073 | This school |
| State University of New York at Cortland | 60% | $22,345 | 68% | $60,236 | |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | 60% | $19,095 | 81% | $62,696 | |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | 66% | $18,211 | 71% | $67,316 | |
| SUNY Oneonta | 70% | $19,158 | 69% | $60,386 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
State University of New York at New Paltz would cost you $3,536 less per year than State University of New York at Cortland, on average.
- Higher sticker price at State University of New York at New Paltz, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$686).
- State University of New York at New Paltz gives aided families $3,856 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | State University of New York at New Paltz | State University of New York at Cortland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,572 | $8,874 | −$302 |
| Books & supplies | $1,240 | $1,200 | +$40 |
| Housing & meals | $15,896 | $15,210 | +$686 |
| Personal & travel | $3,700 | $3,050 | +$650 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$980 | −$226 | −$754 |
| Sticker price | $28,428 | $28,108 | +$320 |
| Average grants | −$9,619 | −$5,763 | −$3,856 |
| You pay | $18,809 | $22,345 | −$3,536 |
“+” means State University of New York at New Paltz costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about State University of New York at New Paltz
What is the State University of New York at New Paltz acceptance rate?
State University of New York at New Paltz accepts 62% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 9,538 of 16,249 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1340 on the SAT or 25–29 on the ACT.
How much does State University of New York at New Paltz cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $28,428 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,809 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $10,541 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,256.
How much do State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn?
Former State University of New York at New Paltz students earn a median $58,073 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the State University of New York at New Paltz graduation rate?
72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% return for their second year.
How long does a State University of New York at New Paltz degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at State University of New York at New Paltz costs about $85,151 after grants ($20,178 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $58,073 ten years after starting, $23,440 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in 3.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “State University of New York at New Paltz: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).