SUNY New Paltz
Founded 1828
President Darrell Wheeler (President)
Fees USD 9,870
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
SUNY New Paltz is a public liberal arts university founded in 1828, located in the scenic Hudson Valley in New Paltz, New York, near the Shawangunk Mountains. New Paltz is one of the most selective schools in the SUNY system and is particularly renowned for its fine arts, engineering, education, and business programs. The university enrolls approximately 8,000 students.
Schools
- School of Fine and Performing Arts — Top-ranked public arts programs
- School of Engineering — ABET-accredited engineering programs
- School of Business — AACSB-accredited business programs
- School of Education — Teacher certification programs
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Comprehensive liberal arts
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1180–1360, ACT 26–31
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
- In-State Tuition: ~$9,870
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions