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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, NY 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 36% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 600.
SUNY New Paltz has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,690 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
SUNY New Paltz offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At New Paltz
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561-2443
General Phone: (845) 257-2121
http://www.newpaltz.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 664 | education courses, education of learning disabled, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, art education, reading teaching, English teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 428 | English, sociology, history, speech and rhetoric, economics, political science, Spanish language, African-American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 269 | business management, business, finance, marketing, accounting, international business |
| Therapy and Counseling | 109 | psychology, mental health counseling, music therapy |
| Media | 106 | journalism, communication studies |
| Art Studies | 63 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Science | 61 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, geochemistry |
| Engineering | 61 | electrical engineering |
| Fine Arts | 58 | painting, art history and criticism, metal and jewelry, ceramics, sculpture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 30 | commercial art, printmaking, photography |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 19 | drama |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY New Paltz in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,461 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 489 | 29 |
| Post-master's certificate | 49 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY New Paltz had a total enrollment of 7,690 students (6,820 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 91% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
SUNY New Paltz offers campus housing for 2,800 of its 6,820 (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 | 12,543 | 4,526 | 36% | 943 | 21% |
| Men | 4,643 | 1,499 | 32% | 282 | 19% |
| Women | 7,900 | 3,027 | 38% | 661 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,419 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,679 |
| Room and board | $ 8,690 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,420 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY New Paltz participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284600)
SUNY New Paltz has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 57 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $59,642 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $95,542 | 23 | $81,371 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $71,666 | 47 | $67,763 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $56,145 | 55 | $55,032 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $47,482 | 36 | $43,068 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 167 | $67,581 | 163 | $59,888 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York 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 and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign 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
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
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
Geochemistry
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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