# State University of New York at New Paltz

Public college in New Paltz, NY. IPEDS ID 196176.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 62% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,809 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 72%; beats 70% of NY colleges and 81% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,073; beats 46% of NY colleges and 64% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,541 |
| 30-48k | $13,969 |
| 48-75k | $20,178 |
| 75-110k | $21,937 |
| 110k+ | $26,256 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.22 years on average (55% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,073 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $28,428 in-state; about $38,678 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,572 in-state, $18,822 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $15,896; books: $1,240

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 600–690; SAT math: 570–650; ACT: 25–29 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 16,249 applicants, 9,538 admitted, 1,119 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 62%, ACT 25–29 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 59%, ACT 24–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2024-25 (Fall 2024)
- Very important: rigor, gpa; important: essay, recommendations; considered: test scores, extracurriculars, talent, volunteer, work experience, interest
- Early decision: not reported; early action: not reported; waitlist: not reported
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.55
- Aid (full-time first-years): average 61% of need met; 63 of 661 with need fully met; merit aid to students without need: 8 students, average $2,463
- Source: https://www.newpaltz.edu/media/institutional-research/CDS_2024-2025.xlsx

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $42,538 | $103,020 | $25,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,274 | $89,504 | $24,000 |
| Accounting | $47,884 | $67,626 | $23,410 |
| Marketing | $37,946 | $64,993 | $20,500 |
| Communications | $29,860 | $60,929 | $22,750 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $39,714 | $60,371 | $24,293 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $25,475 | $60,112 | $24,980 |
| Business Administration | $34,979 | $57,350 | $17,750 |
| Biology | $32,288 | $57,203 | $18,500 |
| Psychology | $29,817 | $55,378 | $18,580 |
| Political Science | $24,676 | $53,534 | $19,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $28,929 | $53,267 | $19,500 |
| Sociology | $26,901 | $51,290 | $24,091 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $23,551 | $47,453 | $21,500 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $23,751 | $45,563 | $25,500 |
| English | $23,862 | $45,024 | $25,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $19,893 | $41,097 | $21,324 |
| Theatre | $21,800 | $39,521 | $23,453 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | $29,628 | not reported | $20,500 |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $72,238 | not reported | $25,125 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $28,681 | not reported | $16,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | $40,524 | not reported | $18,500 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | $17,288 | not reported | $15,750 |
| Economics | $47,363 | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $34,677 | not reported | $22,879 |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | $18,842 | not reported | $23,562 |
| Music | $17,406 | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | $43,834 | not reported | $19,550 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | $20,124 | not reported | $19,303 |

## Major to career
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $67,230 (Kingston, NY), $81,250 (NY), $74,750 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $89,230 (Kingston, NY), $112,250 (NY), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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