State University of New York at New Paltz Admission
Acceptance Rate
61.61%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.69%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,135
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 17,232 students have applied and 10,616 students have allowed to admit to State University of New York at New Paltz (Acceptance rate: 61.61%). SUNY New Paltz's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.69 % where 1,135 students have finally enrolled out of 10,616 admitted students.
SUNY New Paltz acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 66.32%).
SUNY New Paltz enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.25%).
How to Apply to State University of New York at New Paltz
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SUNY New Paltz. SUNY New Paltz offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.newpaltz.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.newpaltz.edu/financialaid/netpricecalc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.newpaltz.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.newpaltz.edu/drc/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SUNY New Paltz and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of State University of New York at New Paltz is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,147). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at New Paltz | 1,250 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,147 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At State University of New York at New Paltz, 135 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,250 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At State University of New York at New Paltz, 37 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 29 |
| English | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 25 | 27 |
SUNY New Paltz Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to State University of New York at New Paltz. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |