The State University of New York at New Paltz is located in the town of New Paltz, New York, and was founded in 1828. It is a public university within the State University of New York system. The university offers over 100 undergraduate programs and more than 50 graduate programs across disciplines such as liberal arts, business, education, science and engineering, and the arts. As of the fall of 2023, the university has approximately 6,111 undergraduate students and 916 graduate students. SUNY New Paltz is situated in the picturesque Hudson River Valley, approximately 90 minutes by car from New York City, with a campus spanning 257 acres in a beautiful natural setting. The university emphasizes cultural diversity, with approximately 23% of students identifying as Hispanic, 7% as African American, and 5% as Asian. The New Paltz campus's athletic teams, the “Eagles,” compete in NCAA Division III competitions, with their home venue being Elting Pool. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and cultivating leaders with a global perspective and a sense of social responsibility.
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