About New Paltz

Admission:

High School average: 89-95
Average SAT score: 1170-1330
Average ACT score range: 24-29

Enrollment:

Undergraduates: 6,111
Graduate students: 916

Diversity:

5% Asian, non-Hispanic 

7% Black or African American, non-Hispanic 

23% Hispanic/Latino 

1% International (nonresidents) 

3% Race and/or ethnicity unknown 

3% Two or more races, non-Hispanic 

59% White, non-Hispanic 

Our undergraduate student population includes students from 15 foreign countries. 

Female/Male Ratio:

64% female, 36% male 

Faculty: 344 full-time and 323 part-time:

372 hold Ph.D or terminal degree 

Student/Faculty Ratio:

16:1

Class size:

79% of classes are less than 30 students 
95% of classes are less than 40 students 

Academics:

The College has six academic schools: 
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 
School of Business (AACSB accredited) 
School of Education (NCATE accredited) 
School of Fine & Performing Arts 
School of Science & Engineering 
Graduate, Professional & Interdisciplinary Studies 

There are over 100 undergraduate and over 50 graduate degree programs offered at New Paltz. 

Most Popular Undergraduate Programs:

1. Psychology 
2. Early Childhood and Childhood Education 
3. Biology 
4. Computer Science 
5. Sociology 
6. English 
7. Visual Arts 
8. Digital Media Production 
9. Mechanical Engineering 
10. Theatre Arts 
11. Communication Disorders 
12. Communication Studies 

Most Popular Graduate Programs:

1. Computer Science (MS) 
2. Business Administration (MBA) 
3. Communication Disorders (MS) 
4. Literacy Education: B-6 (MSED) 
5. Childhood Education: 1-6 (MSED) 
6. Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) 
7. English (MA) 
8. Studio Art (MFA) 
9. Second Language Education-TESOL (MSED) 
10. Music Therapy (MS) 

Study Abroad:

From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Nanjing, China, New Paltz students study abroad on six of the seven continents. 

College activities:

Include over 800 leadership opportunities for students, more than 200 recognized clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, NCAA Division III athletics, and nationally renowned fine and performing arts programs. 

Data Source: Fall 2023 Census Data; Common Data Set 2023-24