More selective than 69% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose State University of New York at New Paltz over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What State University of New York at New Paltz weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as State University of New York at New Paltz reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- SAT/ACT scores
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Class rank
- Interview
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation college student
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
Item C7. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of State University of New York at New Paltz first-year students
Share of fall 2024 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.55. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
100% of first-year students reported a high school GPA.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
State University of New York at New Paltz SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, State University of New York at New Paltz is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 570 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1170 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
State University of New York at New Paltz admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | 600–690 | 570–650 | 25–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 59% | 600–680 | 570–660 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is State University of New York at New Paltz compared with other New York colleges?
State University of New York at New Paltz has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | State University of New York at Cortland | 60% | 68% | $22,345 |
| 41 | CUNY City College | 60% | 57% | $3,776 |
| 42 | Fashion Institute of Technology | 60% | 81% | $19,095 |
| 43 | Touro University | 61% | 72% | $29,627 |
| 44 | State University of New York at New Paltz | 62% | 72% | $18,809 |
| 45 | Sarah Lawrence College | 62% | 71% | $41,437 |
| 46 | New York School of Interior Design | 63% | 69% | $45,271 |
| 47 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | 63% | 66% | $18,952 |
| 48 | Farmingdale State College | 63% | 53% | $10,867 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at State University of New York at New Paltz
College Scorecard; IPEDS
State University of New York at New Paltz admissions questions
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, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,538 of 16,249 applicants were admitted.
Does State University of New York at New Paltz require the SAT or ACT?
State University of New York at New Paltz considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
The middle 50% of State University of New York at New Paltz enrolled first-year students scored 1170–1340 on the SAT and 25–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at State University of New York at New Paltz?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,119 of 9,538).
What does State University of New York at New Paltz look for in applicants?
State University of New York at New Paltz reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Important: essay, recommendations. Considered: sAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, volunteer work, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2024-25).
Is State University of New York at New Paltz getting harder to get into?
State University of New York at New Paltz accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 59% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; State University of New York at New Paltz's Common Data Set 2024-25; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to State University of New York at New Paltz overview