Established in 1828, State University of New York at New Paltz is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of New Paltz (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 192 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUNY New Paltz also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.