by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Philosophy. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Philosophy is a major offered under the philosophy and religious studies program of study at SUNY New Paltz. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in philosophy, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY New Paltz was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,294 | $14,294 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,510 | $2,510 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
SUNY New Paltz does not offer an online option for its philosophy bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
About 45.5% of the students who received their BA in philosophy in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 39.4%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 36.4% of the philosophy bachelor’s degrees at SUNY New Paltz in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Philosophy students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 11 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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