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The State University of New York at New Paltz, also known as SUNY New Paltz, is a public university in New Paltz, New York. It was founded in 1828 as the School for teaching of classics. It was called State University of New York College of Arts and Science New Paltz in the 1980s and finally became the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1994. The campus is spread across an area of more than 300 acres. SUNY New Paltz was recently ranked 8th among the best public universities and 40th among public and private universities in the North, according to the U.S. News & World Report's rankings for America's Best Colleges (2009).
SUNY New Paltz participates in various intercollegiate sports and has both men’s and women’s teams. Their official mascot is the Hawk and their sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks.
New Paltz, New York is home to SUNY New Paltz. New Paltz is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY New Paltz go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in art studies, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. SUNY New Paltz attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 44% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 605.
SUNY New Paltz has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,822 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at SUNY New Paltz. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY New Paltz values student athletics, and belongs to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In the proud tradition of SUNY, the State University of New York at New Paltz is committed to providing high quality, affordable education to students from all social and economic backgrounds. We are a faculty and campus community dedicated to the construction of a vibrant intellectual/creative public forum which reflects and celebrates the diversity of our society and encourages and supports active participation in scholarly and artistic activity. SUNY New Paltz is an active contributor to the schools, community institutions and economic/cultural life of our region. We are selective in admitting students who show promise of thriving in a learning environment which is challenging, student-centered, and personalized. Our goal is for students to gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to contribute as productive members of their communities and professions and active citizens in a democratic nation and a global society."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At New Paltz
15 South Manheim Bld
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
General Phone: (845) 257-2121
Admissions Phone: (845) 257-3200
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 257-3250
http://www.newpaltz.edu
SUNY New Paltz awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 669 | education courses, elementary/middle school admin, art education, social studies teaching, special ed, education of learning disabled, English teaching, education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 443 | English, sociology, speech and rhetoric, history, anthropology, political science, women's studies, African-American studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 262 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, business, international business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 123 | psychology, music therapy |
| Media | 110 | journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 64 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 63 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 55 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Fine Arts | 50 | art history and criticism, painting, metal and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 38 | photography, commercial art, printmaking |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 37 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Engineering | 22 | electrical engineering |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY New Paltz in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,481 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 441 | 29 |
| Post-master's certificate | 82 | 1 |
In 2005, SUNY New Paltz had a total enrollment of 7,822 students (6,790 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
SUNY New Paltz offers campus housing for 2,600 of its 6,790 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New Paltz, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,406 | 5,025 | 44% | 1,040 | 21% |
| Men | 4,230 | 1,736 | 41% | 312 | 18% |
| Women | 7,176 | 3,289 | 46% | 728 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 605 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 257-3200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,350 |
| Room and board | $ 7,220 |
| Room charge | $ 4,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,920 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY New Paltz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 257-3250
SUNY New Paltz has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $48,675 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $48,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $81,566 | 17 | $70,780 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $59,795 | 49 | $57,466 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $53,389 | 35 | $49,402 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $46,185 | 25 | $38,850 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 162 | $61,349 | 126 | $53,328 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New York Collegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
Printmaking
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY New Paltz Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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