Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for State University of New York at New Paltz, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at State University of New York at New Paltz came in at $8,572 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $18,822. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $1,502 in-state and $1,502 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,320 |
| Fees | $1,502 | $1,502 |
| Total | $8,572 | $18,822 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will State University of New York at New Paltz charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how State University of New York at New Paltz prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, State University of New York at New Paltz lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the State University of New York at New Paltz Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at State University of New York at New Paltz has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $17,320 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at SUNY New Paltz has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $19,198 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.19%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,588. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.70%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $18,954.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,588 | $18,954 |
| In 2 Years | $8,604 | $19,087 |
| In 3 Years | $8,620 | $19,221 |
| In 4 Years | $8,636 | $19,356 |
| In 5 Years | $8,652 | $19,492 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $76,618, versus roughly $34,448 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at State University of New York at New Paltz, check out the State University of New York at New Paltz Financial Aid page.