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State University of New York at New Paltz
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Annual Tuition
$8,524
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
58.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
71.0%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$58,073
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
State University of New York at New Paltz is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in New Paltz, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,524, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 71.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
58.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$34,096
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$28,073
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$246,634
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$527,364
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at State University of New York at New Paltz is $18,750.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,524
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
86.7%
Success
71.0%
In-State Cost
$8,524
Age 25+ Students
7.0%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
900 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.