SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz is located in a dynamic college town just 90 minutes from New York City. Our 257-acre campus, in the stunning Hudson River Valley, offers not only an outstanding quality of life, but also world-class connections.

Founded in 1828, our distinguished heritage is rooted in an intense spirit of imaginative inquiry, providing one of the most open, diverse and creative places of higher learning in the nation. We are committed to preparing our students to excel in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century.

New Paltz is a very competitive, four-year university college that delivers an extraordinary number of undergraduate majors in business, liberal arts & sciences, fine and performing arts and education. Our programs in the STEM fields are diverse and cutting-edge.

Students develop close faculty relationships that encourage them to explore, take risks and exceed their expectations. Extensive research, independent study, internships and study abroad help to expand student horizons.