State University of New York at New Paltz
Admissions

Interested in attending State University of New York at New Paltz?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York at New Paltz, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

57
%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average High School GPA
1161
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into State University of New York at New Paltz?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY New Paltz accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 16,232 people applied and 9,538 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6250 / 9808 (64%)
Men
3279 / 6424 (51%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York at New Paltz:

100%
86.0
72.0
58.0
44.0
30.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at State University of New York at New Paltz, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York at New Paltz by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY New Paltz considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York at New Paltz?

3.64
Average High School GPA
1161
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York at New Paltz as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 24% of freshmen who attended SUNY New Paltz were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
30%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
5%
2.00-2.49
2%

SUNY New Paltz is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

5%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
578
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
583
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1170
Composite Mean
1161
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York at New Paltz. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

May 1
Regular admission deadline
January 15
Application notification

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