Admission & test scores

State University of New York at New Paltz SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1170–1340 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 27. State University of New York at New Paltz admits 62% of applicants — moderately selective. 85% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1170–1340middle half of admits
ACT midpoint27admitted students
Acceptance rate62%moderately selective
First-year retention85%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1170
Average
1265
75th percentile
1340

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1170 and a quarter above 1340. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 6,086.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Bryant University Smithfield, Rhode Island 1265 28 65% $52,677
California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, California 1266 26 76% $52,560
Pace University New York, New York 1266 26 76% $53,290
Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida 1268 29 58% $4,940
DePaul University Chicago, Illinois 1262 — 76% $45,999
St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, Maryland 1261 29 69% $15,298

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

State University of New York at New Paltz admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for State University of New York at New Paltz?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1340 on the SAT, with an average of 1265. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does State University of New York at New Paltz require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 27.
How hard is it to get into State University of New York at New Paltz?
State University of New York at New Paltz admits 62% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 85% return for a second year.
Does State University of New York at New Paltz require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.