- Acceptance rate: 62% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–690 reading and writing, 570–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–29 composite
- Average net price: $17,848 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what State University of New York at New Paltz reported: an acceptance rate of 62% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. State University of New York at New Paltz reviews each application.
State University of New York at New Paltz GPA requirements
State University of New York at New Paltz requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and State University of New York at New Paltz hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
State University of New York at New Paltz acceptance rate
State University of New York at New Paltz admitted 10,616 of 17,232 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 62%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a public 4-year university in New Paltz, New York, with 6,862 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered State University of New York at New Paltz in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1265 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What State University of New York at New Paltz looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
State University of New York at New Paltz awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,848 a year at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into the State University of New York at New Paltz?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. State University of New York at New Paltz admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does the State University of New York at New Paltz look for?
State University of New York at New Paltz requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at the State University of New York at New Paltz?
A lot: State University of New York at New Paltz requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does the State University of New York at New Paltz accept?
State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate was 62% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,616 of 17,232 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into the State University of New York at New Paltz with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. State University of New York at New Paltz admitted 62% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are the State University of New York at New Paltz's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of State University of New York at New Paltz's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–690 in reading and writing and 570–650 in math; ACT composite 25–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the State University of New York at New Paltz?
No. State University of New York at New Paltz is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
How much does the State University of New York at New Paltz cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,848 a year at State University of New York at New Paltz in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the State University of New York at New Paltz give credit for AP exams?
Yes. State University of New York at New Paltz awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the State University of New York at New Paltz if a parent went there?
No. State University of New York at New Paltz doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the State University of New York at New Paltz's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: State University of New York at New PaltzU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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