by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a SUNY New Paltz degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how SUNY New Paltz measures up.
SUNY New Paltz is ranked #1,600 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within New York, it ranks #79 of 216 for value.
These SUNY New Paltz majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #2 of 2 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | #8 of 27 |
| Painting | #10 of 40 |
| Sculpture | #13 of 42 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | #26 of 39 |
| Teacher Education | #26 of 39 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #28 of 52 |
| Physics Education | #44 of 80 |
| Media Arts | #45 of 118 |
| International Relations | #45 of 115 |
Below is the detailed SUNY New Paltz value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
State University of New York at New Paltz is ranked #60 out of #236 in New York for quality and #79 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the SUNY New Paltz financial aid page to be sure.
State University of New York at New Paltz is ranked #1,600 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, State University of New York at New Paltz is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at SUNY New Paltz costs about $22,547. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $90,187 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,393 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,809 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,547 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $90,187 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the SUNY New Paltz net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What SUNY New Paltz costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a SUNY New Paltz degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,572 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,187 | #1,600 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,236 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $113,572 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,187 | #79 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $75,236 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at SUNY New Paltz shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,330 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,284 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,631 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,787 |
| Over $110K | $25,074 |
About 61% of SUNY New Paltz undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,611 per year. Get more details on the SUNY New Paltz financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average SUNY New Paltz cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.