The State University of New York at New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz is part of the State University of New York, in the Hudson Valley town of New Paltz. International first-year applicants need a 3.00 GPA (or 85% average), and students without proof of English can be admitted through the Haggerty English Language Pathway Program. For master's study it accepts a three-year Indian bachelor's degree under set conditions.
- Fees₹16.8 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12: from 85%
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 17,670 / year | about ₹16.8 lakh | international undergraduate tuition, 2026 estimate; university fees and health insurance $3,602; housing and dining $17,914; billable total $39,186; I-20 total $44,029 |
| PG | USD 18,380 – USD 25,860 / year | about ₹17.5 lakh – ₹24.6 lakh | international graduate tuition, 2023-24 (latest shown): $18,380 most programmes (18 credits), $25,860 MBA (24 credits); MFA $12,690 with MFA Scholarship. Fees $1,320-$1,640, health insurance $2,570 |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- High school degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale (or an 85% average). No India-specific rule on the page.
- After a degree (PG)
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA. A three-year Indian degree is accepted as equal to a US bachelor's if earned in Division/Class I at a NAAC-accredited university with grade A; other three-year Indian degrees count as three years of undergraduate study. NACES evaluation required.
- IELTS
- UG 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PG 6.5 most programmes, 6.0 Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, 7.0 TESOL
- TOEFL
- UG 80 iBT (old scale) / 4.0 new scale (no section below 3.5)
- PTE
- UG 58; PG 53 most programmes (50 CS/EE, 57 TESOL)
- DUOLINGO
- UG not listed; PG 120 most programmes (110 CS/EE, 130 TESOL)
- WAIVER
- UG: SAT Reading and Writing 550 or English Composition I and II at C+ or better; applicants without proof of English may be admitted through the Haggerty English Language Pathway Program.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Business (undergraduate programmes)UG
- PsychologyUG
- BiologyUG
- Computer Science (graduate)PG
- MS Electrical EngineeringPG
- MBAPG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: SUNY Application or Common Application
Application fee: $50 undergraduate application fee
- 1 December 2026 Spring 2027 (UG) · Undergraduate spring enrolment deadline
- 15 November 2026 Spring 2027 (PG) · Graduate spring deadline; no new international applications after 15 November
- 15 January 2027 Fall 2027 (PG, MFA Studio Arts) · Admissions continue until the cohort is full
- 1 February 2027 Fall 2027 (PG, Mental Health / School Counseling)
- 15 May 2027 Fall 2027 (PG) · General graduate fall deadline
- 1 May 2027 Fall 2027 (UG) · Undergraduate fall enrolment deadline
FundingScholarships
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship50% of tuition, annual and renewable · Two first-year international undergraduates each year, from Fall
- MS Electrical Engineering Fellowship3-credit tuition waiver · 10 hours/week research assistance; eight awards
- MBA ScholarshipLimited number for highly qualified MBA applicants
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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