State University of New York at New Paltz Acceptance Rate
New Paltz, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 16,249
- Admitted
- 9,538
- Yield
- 11.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate has risen from 41.9% in 2014–15 to 58.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 13,726 to 16,249 (+18%) over that period.
Its 58.7% rate makes State University of New York at New Paltz more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (63.7% for women vs 51% for men, a 12.7-point gap). State University of New York at New Paltz has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 13,726 | 5,755 | 41.9% | 1,079 |
| 2015–16 | 14,655 | 6,084 | 41.5% | 1,079 |
| 2016–17 | 14,042 | 6,030 | 42.9% | 1,092 |
| 2017–18 | 13,753 | 6,092 | 44.3% | 1,105 |
| 2018–19 | 15,419 | 6,375 | 41.3% | 1,149 |
| 2019–20 | 14,425 | 6,517 | 45.2% | 1,125 |
| 2020–21 | 8,843 | 5,484 | 62% | 974 |
| 2021–22 | 12,482 | 5,759 | 46.1% | 1,133 |
| 2022–23 | 13,228 | 7,708 | 58.3% | 1,163 |
| 2023–24 | 16,249 | 9,538 | 58.7% | 1,119 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,808 | 6,250 | 63.7% |
| Men | 6,424 | 3,279 | 51% |
| Another gender | 17 | 9 | 52.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–680 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 5% |
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Frequently asked
What is State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate?
State University of New York at New Paltz's acceptance rate is 58.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,538 admitted of 16,249 applicants).
Is State University of New York at New Paltz test optional?
State University of New York at New Paltz is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to State University of New York at New Paltz?
State University of New York at New Paltz received 16,249 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,538.
What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
Admitted students at State University of New York at New Paltz typically scored 600–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is State University of New York at New Paltz getting harder to get into?
State University of New York at New Paltz has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 41.9% in 2014–15 to 58.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.newpaltz.edu/.