State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, New York · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,555
Acceptance Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
71%
Annual Tuition
$8,524
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of State University of New York at New Paltz earn a median of $58,073 ten years after entry — 7% above the national median. Acceptance rate 58.7%, average SAT score 1265, in-state tuition $8,524.
At a Glance
Total Students
6,022
Retention Rate
87%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
45%
Median Debt
$18,750
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,265
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
600–690
SAT Math (middle 50%)
570–650
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
25–29
Institution Overview
State University of New York at New Paltz is a public institution with 6,022 students. The school has an acceptance rate of 58.7% and a graduation rate of 71%. The retention rate is 86.7%. The cost of in-state tuition is $8,524.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $31,471. Five years after graduation, the median is $45,555, and ten years after, the median is $58,073. The median debt for graduates is $18,750, and 45% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$31k
1 YEAR
$46k
5 YEARS
$58k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, SUNY New Paltz alumni earn a median salary of $31,471. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,555. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $58,073. The median debt for graduates is $18,750. Forty-five percent of students receive financial aid.
SUNY New Paltz has a student body of 6,022 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 58.7% and a graduation rate of 71%. The retention rate is 86.7%. In-state tuition costs $8,524.
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