New Paltz Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges for 2016

SUNY New Paltz has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the best colleges and universities in the nation.

The ninth installment of Forbes’ annual rankings of the best colleges and universities evaluates thousands of higher education institutions to produce a list of the top 660. New Paltz placed at number 108 among American public colleges, and number 366 overall among all public and private universities.

SUNY New Paltz was one of only nine SUNY campuses, out of 64 total, that merited inclusion in the Forbes rankings.

“We are again pleased to be included in a list of America’s top colleges and universities by a well-regarded publisher,” said David Eaton, vice president for enrollment management. “Such third party endorsements underscore the value and effectiveness of a New Paltz education. We are further pleased that this ranking is heavily weighted on return on investment metrics, which include graduation rates, student satisfaction, post-graduation success and loan debt.”

The methodology of Forbes’ rankings, compiled by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, focuses primarily on students’ gains relative to the cost of the college experience, meaning inclusion on the list is reserved for colleges that provide highly efficient education and career preparation.

Rankings
SUNY New Paltz is nationally ranked among the nation’s top public colleges by a variety of highly regarded publications. Most recently, The U.S. News and World Report declared New Paltz No. 4 among all public regional universities in the North region; The Business Journals placed New Paltz among America’s top 75 public colleges and universities; Princeton Review named the College to its 2016 list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region;” and Kiplinger’s named New Paltz to its 2016 list of “100 Best Values in Public Colleges.”