Safety Score
3.91 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New Paltz, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
State University of New York at New Paltz
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 7,420-student campus.
- 3.91
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,439
- Rank of 3,050
- #152
- NY rank
- 7,420
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
State University of New York at New Paltz reports 3.91 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,439 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.91
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,439
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 81%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 15
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
State University of New York at New Paltz increased from 12 to 15 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesState University of New York at New Paltz is a Public institution located in New Paltz, NY, enrolling approximately 7,420 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #152 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 7,420 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at State University of New York at New Paltz is "Rape" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 2.32 incidents per 1,000 students, State University of New York at New Paltz reports 69% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2439
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#152
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
15
across 11 crime categories
Where State University of New York at New Paltz sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 19% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
State University of New York at New Paltz percentile rank 20.0%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2439 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
State University of New York at New Paltz reports 69% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $8,572
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $18,822
- Avg Net Price
- $18,809
- Median Debt
- $18,750
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 62%
- SAT Average
- 1265
- SAT Math Range
- 570–650
- ACT Average
- 27
- ACT Range
- 25–29
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 70%
- Retention Rate
- 85%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $45,555
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $58,073
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 75%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyState University of New York at New Paltz: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 150% (6 → 15 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 42 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 12 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
State University of New York at New Paltz vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
State University of New York at New Paltz
3.91 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
2.02 incidents / 1,000 students
WA
Pierce College District
5.66 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA · 7,416 enrolled
Safety Score 2.02
Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA · 7,427 enrolled
Safety Score 5.66
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ · 7,429 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR · 7,433 enrolled
Safety Score 0.40
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · 7,406 enrolled
Safety Score 3.51
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest State University of New York at New Paltz nationally (rank #2439), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is State University of New York at New Paltz safe?
State University of New York at New Paltz has a safety score of 3.91 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,439 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at State University of New York at New Paltz?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does State University of New York at New Paltz compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does State University of New York at New Paltz have fire safety data?
Yes. State University of New York at New Paltz reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding State University of New York at New Paltz's Safety Profile
State University of New York at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY enrolls 7,420 students and has a safety score of 3.91 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2439 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 15 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
State University of New York at New Paltz's 3.91 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh State University of New York at New Paltz against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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