SUNY New Paltz: what international applicants need

What are SUNY New Paltz's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY New Paltz has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is SUNY New Paltz's acceptance rate?

61.6% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY New Paltz admitted 10,616 of its 17,232 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY New Paltz require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. SUNY New Paltz requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY New Paltz?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 570–650 in Math and 600–690 in Reading and Writing (12% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 25–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is SUNY New Paltz's application fee for international students?

SUNY New Paltz's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY New Paltz accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. SUNY New Paltz accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does SUNY New Paltz accept?

SUNY New Paltz lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does SUNY New Paltz accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests SUNY New Paltz lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY New Paltz require?

SUNY New Paltz requires one teacher recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY New Paltz require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY New Paltz requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY New Paltz have?

63 of SUNY New Paltz's 6,862 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.9%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY New Paltz cost for international students?

SUNY New Paltz is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $18,822 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,572). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $16,684. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $40,106 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source