New Paltz, NY
Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 59% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,425 | 6,517 | 1,125 | 45% |
| 2020 | 8,843 | 5,484 | 974 | 62% |
| 2021 | 12,482 | 5,759 | 1,133 | 46% |
| 2022 | 13,228 | 7,708 | 1,163 | 58% |
| 2023 | 16,249 | 9,538 | 1,119 | 59% |
Fall 2023 applicants
6,250 of 9,808 women and 3,279 of 6,424 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
State University of New York at New Paltz has an acceptance rate of 59% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,538 of 16,249 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
16,249 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,119 enrolled.
No. State University of New York at New Paltz is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 14 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 59% — it has become less selective.