State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz is a public four-year institution located in a fringe town setting in New Paltz, NY. The university enrolls 8,012 students (IPEDS 2023) and is part of the SUNY system, one of the largest public university networks in the United States. As a mid-sized campus within the SUNY network, it offers students a manageable campus community combined with the resources of a major state university system.

SUNY New Paltz reports a completion rate of 69% and a retention rate of 87% (IPEDS 2023), with its strong retention rate reflecting solid student engagement across its academic offerings. The school holds an overall quality score of 63.5 out of 100.

Located in the scenic Hudson Valley region of New York, SUNY New Paltz offers students a public university education in a smaller-town environment with convenient access to New York City, approximately 90 miles to the south. The university provides a range of academic and professional programs for students seeking an affordable four-year degree option in the state system, supported by the natural and cultural amenities of the Hudson Valley.