Based on 2005-06 data. For the latest statistics, visit our Facts-at-a-Glance

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 that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our society and encourages and supports active participation in scholarly and artistic activity. 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.

Character. SUNY New Paltz is a very selective, 4-year, co-ed, residential campus, offering liberal arts and professional
studies degrees.

Founded. 1828 as the New Paltz Classical Academy.

Campus. 257 acres with 47 buildings.

Enrollment. In 2007, SUNY New Paltz had 6,263 undergraduate students (5,512 fulltime and 751 part-time), and
1,436 graduate students (534 full-time and 902 part-time).

Academic Structure.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Business
School of Science and Engineering
School of Education
School of Fine & Performing Arts
The Graduate School

Accreditations.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
New York State Education Department
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
American Chemical Society
American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
Computer Sciences Accreditation Board
National Association of Music Therapy
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Theatre
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National League of Nursing

Faculty. There are 315 full-time faculty at SUNY New Paltz and 398 part-time faculty. 86% hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree.

Student Diversity. 21% underrepresented students (7% African- American, 10% Latino, and 4% Asian-Pacific).

Student-Faculty Ratio. 13:1

Admission. Very selective. Freshman – High School Average: Middle 50% (87-93); SAT Verbal/Math Composite: Middle 50% (1040-1240). Transfer – GPA of 3.25.