1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561

The State University of New York at New Paltz is located on a 257-acre campus midway between New York City and Albany in New Paltz, New York and is also a member of the State University of New York 64-public college system. The State University of New York, also known as SUNY is the largest university system in the United States. The State University of New York at New Paltz was established in 1828 as the New Paltz Classic Academy and later became one of the state's "normal" schools, so named for a teaching method that originated in France. The State University of New York at New Paltz is also one of the founding members of the SUNY system.

Many changes have occurred over the three centuries in which the State University of New York at New Paltz has been in operation. After becoming one of the state's normal schools, it morphed into the State Teachers College at New Paltz and finally into the liberal arts college it is known as today.

More than 7,600 students attend the State University of New York at New Paltz each year and have a wide range of educational options. Students may study for a number of Bachelor's and Master's degrees. As well, the State University of New York at New Paltz offers a pre-doctoral certification in Educational Supervision and Administration.

Students at the State University of New York at New Paltz may choose to live off campus or on campus in one of the 13 residence halls. Students who live on campus have immediate access to the more than 50 non-residence buildings. the State University of New York at New Paltz also has a 376-acre field campus on the banks of the Ashokan River.

Established in 1948, the state of New York was the last of the then 48 states to officially establish a university system. the State University of New York system has campuses all over the state, making it one of the most culturally, regionally and academic diverse systems in the country. The State University of New York colleges offers more than 7,600 degree and certificate programs including short-term vocational/technical courses, certificate programs, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral degree programs


Quick Facts:

The State University of New York at New Paltz's Hawks have intercollegiate sports teams that compete in the NCAA Division III.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is the 99th oldest college in the United States.

Students at the State University of New York at New Paltz have more than 130 student activities, clubs and organizations in which they may become involved. In addition, students have more than 800 leadership opportunities on campus.

There are more than 300 full time faculty at the State University of New York at New Paltz and over 85 percent of the professors have a doctorate or terminal degree in their expertise.

The student to teacher ratio at the State University of New York at New Paltz is 13:1.

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