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The State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) is a public liberal arts university located in the Hudson Valley town of New Paltz, New York, and part of the SUNY system. Founded in 1828 as the New Paltz Academy, SUNY New Paltz enrolls approximately 7,500 students across undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and humanities, sciences, business, education, and engineering. The university is nationally recognized for its strong programs in art, education, business, and the liberal arts, and for its vibrant creative community supported by robust arts facilities including galleries and performance spaces. Set amid the scenic Shawangunk Mountains, SUNY New Paltz offers a distinctive campus experience combining rigorous academics with access to outdoor recreation, the cultural richness of the Hudson Valley, and proximity to New York City.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$19172
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,822
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
