1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561 845-257-7869
http://www.newpaltz.edu admissions@newpaltz.edu
About SUNY College of Arts and Sciences-New Paltz
  • Year of Foundation 1828
  • Size of Campus 216 acres
  • Type of Instituition Public institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 6,421
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state
Application
  • App. Deadlines Fafsa
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State 5,270 in-state, 14,320 out-of-state
  • Room and Board
  • Nonfall Registration
  • Selectivity of the Intuition Selective
  • Application Fee 40
  • Enrollment No. 8,000
Reference: SUNY College of Arts and Sciences-New Paltz
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 which reflects and celebrates the diversity of our society and encourages and supports active participation in scholarly and artistic activity. SUNY New Paltz is an active contributor to the schools, community institutions and economic/cultural life of our region. 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.
Social Life And Activities
  • Setting Rural
  • Number of sororities 12
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministry, Chabad, Faith Unity Tabernacle, Hillel, Muslim Student Association, Rejoice in Jesus, Student Christian Center
  • Other on-campus organizations N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 2%
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) African Student Union, Asian Student Association, Black Week, Boys to Men Association, Caribbean Student Organization, First World Grad, Indian Student Association, Korean Cultural Union, LASU, Latinas Unidas, Latino Cultur
  • Alcohol Policies Yes
  • Number of frats 10
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
  • Number of frat chapter houses 0
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Activities Fair, Black Week, Broadway Plays, BSU BBQ, Dance Expo, Drag Ball, Fresh Dance, Latino Week, Meet the Greeks, New Paltz Idol, Rainbow Month, Spring Rest, Video Dance Party, Welcome Week
  • Number of students in fraternities 10
  • Percent students who are frat members 3%
  • Number of honor societies Kappa Delta Pi (Elementary Education), National Residence Hall Honorary, Phi Delta Kappa (Education), Psi Chi (Psychology)
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest train Poughkeepsie, NY (Metro North/Amtrak) (11)
  • Distance to nearest bus New Paltz, NY (Trailways) (0)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus No
  • Distance to nearest airport New Windsor, NY (Stewart International Airport) (23)
Student Housing
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 14
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 1%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system N/A
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 87%
  • Number of students using college housing 48%
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 12%
  • College campus housing availability No
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments N/A
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined N/A
Campus Services
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library
  • Museums Language Lab, Honors Program, Teaching and Learning Center, Dorsky Museum
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Number Of Subscriptions N/A
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in all the libraries
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library N/A
  • Computer Courses No
  • Number Of Microforms N/A
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network N/A
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help N/A
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms N/A
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds N/A
  • OS of Wifi Network N/A
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, veteran student, psychological, birth control, religious
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) N/A
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of e-books N/A
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations N/A
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Library Facilities N/A
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library N/A
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
Student Employment and Career
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs N/A
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads 950
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment 12%
  • Career placment and training co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other
  • Employed Students after 6 Months 38%
  • Student Employment Federal work study program available
  • Army ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Employed Students after 1 year N/A
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Not offered
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A