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Transfer-Profile

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
  • Public
    4 year
  • 6,573
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:16
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 10%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $12.1K
    Avg. Financial Aid
We are the only residential public university in the mid-Hudson region. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences which serve as a core for professional programs in the fine and performing arts, education, health care, business, and engineering. Our location in the scenic Hudson Valley midway between the State Capital of Albany and metropolitan New York City provides unique opportunities for enriching our academic programs. We are a diverse faculty of distinguished scholars and artists who collaborate across the disciplines and professional areas to inspire our students to a love of learning, a meaningful engagement with the life of the mind, and an involvement in public service.
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Overview

Total Faculty 337
Full-Time Undergraduate 6,091
Part-Time Undergraduate 482
Transfer Students 646
Programs 91 Programs
Courses 1,392 Courses
Transfer Agreements 338 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 1,390 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $6,758
Out-of-State Tuition $16,008
Books and Supplies $1,300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 56%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,595
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 49%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $5,512
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Our office hours during the semester are 8:30 am. - 5:00 pm. Mon-Fri. Our winter hours from Dec 21st through Jan 22nd are 8 am - 4 pm Our office is located in the Haggerty Administration Building, room 603. We can be reached by phone at (845) 257-3250.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    SUNY New Paltz is a transfer friendly school.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    Fall: 3,207
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    Fall: 1,168
  • Percentage Accepted:
    Fall: 36%
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    Fall: 619

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall April 1
Spring December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    The minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration is 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). Some majors require a GPA higher than a 2.75.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges are required. If you have fewer than 45 transferable credits, your official high school transcripts are required.
  • SAT Scores:
    Your official SAT/ACT test scores are required if you have fewer than 45 transferable credits.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    SUNY New Paltz does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
  • Essay:
    It may be recommended that you submit an essay or personal statement.
  • Application Fee:
    The application fee is $50.00 for the Common Application or the SUNY Application and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Interview:
    A personal interview may be required of some applicants.
  • Other Requirements:
    Some majors require a certain grade in prerequisite course work. Some require a portfolio or audition.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    The minimum grade requirement for transfer credit is C-.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    We accept a max of 70 credits from a 2-year, and 90 from a 4-year.

State University of New York at New Paltz

Address:
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561-2443
United States
Main Phone:
(845) 257-2121
Website:
Email:

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions
845-257-3200
donotreply@academyone.com
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.