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SUNY New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz · New Paltz, New York · Public

62%acceptance rate
1190–1330SAT middle 50%
25–29ACT middle 50%
$17,848average net price, in-state

SUNY New Paltz admitted 62% of 17,232 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1190–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

SUNY New Paltz’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $50, and SUNY New Paltz accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY New Paltz asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY New Paltz’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

SUNY New Paltz offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How SUNY New Paltz rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Interview
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.55 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.025%
  • 3.75–3.9914%
  • 3.50–3.7423%
  • 3.25–3.4916%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.994%
  • 2.00–2.493%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,360 in-state and $39,270 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,848 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$11,330
  • $30–48k$14,284
  • $48–75k$19,631
  • $75–110k$20,787
  • $110k+$25,074

Quick answers

What is SUNY New Paltz’s acceptance rate?

SUNY New Paltz admitted 62% of applicants: 10,616 of 17,232 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

When is SUNY New Paltz’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY New Paltz?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1190 to 1330, with a median around 1240. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is SUNY New Paltz’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY New Paltz accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does SUNY New Paltz require?

Besides the application and transcript, SUNY New Paltz asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.

Does SUNY New Paltz have supplemental essays?

No. SUNY New Paltz has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.

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