State University of New York at New Paltz

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2023 Average Net Price

$17,848

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

58.7%

16,249 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,420

82.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.9%

757 Graduates

About

State University of New York at New Paltz is a higher education institution located in Ulster County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at State University of New York at New Paltz were General Psychology (174 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (142 degrees), and Sociology (103 degrees).

In 2023, 2,074 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at State University of New York at New Paltz. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,273 degrees), 3.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz is $7,070, which is $−17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at State University of New York at New Paltz was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,683 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz is $7,070, which is $17,505 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,848.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending State University of New York at New Paltz received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz was $7,070. The cost of tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz is $−17,505 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,848

2023 Value

8.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 State University of New York at New Paltz had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,848. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of State University of New York at New Paltz grew by 8.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,024

Room and Board

$1,240

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at State University of New York at New Paltz was of $15,024 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.66% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,240. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 17.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at State University of New York at New Paltz received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 36.6% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at State University of New York at New Paltz was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1683 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

State University of New York at New Paltz received 16,249 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 22.8% annual growth. Out of those 16,249 applicants, 9,538 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.7% acceptance rate.

There were 7,420 students enrolled at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

State University of New York at New Paltz has an overall enrollment yield of 11.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,538

Accepted Out of 16,249

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of State University of New York at New Paltz was 58.7% (9,538 admissions from 16,249 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 58.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 22.8%, while admissions grew by 23.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

167

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

State University of New York at New Paltz had a total enrollment of 7,420 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at State University of New York at New Paltz is 6,092 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,328. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at State University of New York at New Paltz are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at State University of New York at New Paltz, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.4% White, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Black or African American, 4.58% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.0809% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0135% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at State University of New York at New Paltz in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,420 students. The full-time enrollment at State University of New York at New Paltz is 6,092 and the part-time enrollment is 1,328. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at State University of New York at New Paltz are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at State University of New York at New Paltz was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), State University of New York at New Paltz had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at State University of New York at New Paltz (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,480 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,560 enrolled students
Black or African American
486 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at State University of New York at New Paltz is 60.4% White, 21% Hispanic or Latino, 6.55% Black or African American, 4.58% Asian, 2.87% Two or More Races, 0.0809% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0135% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 177 students (2.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 666 more women than men received degrees from State University of New York at New Paltz. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at State University of New York at New Paltz is white (1,273 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at State University of New York at New Paltz is General Psychology (174 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (142 degrees) and Sociology (103 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at State University of New York at New Paltz, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), English (83 degrees), and History (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at New Paltz are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,637,159 people), Secondary school teachers (597,104 people), Education administrators (336,436 people), Other managers (300,336 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (237,002 people).

The most specialized majors at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), English (83 degrees), History (50 degrees), Education (487 degrees), and Communications (163 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at New Paltz are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at State University of New York at New Paltz are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), English (83 degrees), History (50 degrees), Education (487 degrees), and Communications (163 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at State University of New York at New Paltz are Elementary & secondary schools (3,429,546 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (656,325 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (358,293 people), Computer Systems Design (247,220 people), and Legal services (225,749 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by State University of New York at New Paltz.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
174 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
142 degrees awarded
Sociology
103 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at State University of New York at New Paltz was General Psychology with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at State University of New York at New Paltz according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

704

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,370

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 704 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at New Paltz, which is 0.514 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,370).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at State University of New York at New Paltz by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at New Paltz in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 3.81 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded to men at State University of New York at New Paltz in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 9.67 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from State University of New York at New Paltz completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at State University of New York at New Paltz is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.59% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,273 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
400 degrees awarded
Black or African American
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at State University of New York at New Paltz is white (1,273 degrees awarded). There were 3.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (400 degrees).

2.07% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
847 degrees awarded
White Male
426 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
262 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at State University of New York at New Paltz is white female (847 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (426 degrees).

Operations

State University of New York at New Paltz has an endowment valued at nearly $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.24M (6.69%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, State University of New York at New Paltz had a total salary expenditure of 194M. State University of New York at New Paltz employs 120 Associate professors, 68 Assistant professors and 62 Lecturers. Most academics at State University of New York at New Paltz are Female Associate professor (65), Male Associate professor (55), and Female Lecturer (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at State University of New York at New Paltz are: Service, with 123 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Endowment

$33.4M

2023 Endowment

11.2%

growth from 2022

State University of New York at New Paltz has an endowment valued at about $33.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of State University of New York at New Paltz grew 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at State University of New York at New Paltz (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.01M - Federal
$1.14M - State
$54.8k - Local

As of 2023, State University of New York at New Paltz received $2.01M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.14M from state grants and contracts, and $54.8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$72M

2023 Salaries

3.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, State University of New York at New Paltz paid a median of $72M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($194M) and a 3.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.75% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.8M

Instructional Salaries

319

Number of Employees

In 2023, State University of New York at New Paltz paid a total of $25.8M to 319 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

120 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

123 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at State University of New York at New Paltz were Associate professor with 120 employees, Assistant professor with 68 employees, and Lecturer with 62 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at State University of New York at New Paltz were Service with 123 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 121 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at State University of New York at New Paltz was Female Associate professor with 65 employees, Male Associate professor with 55 employees, and Female Lecturer with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at State University of New York at New Paltz.

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