Purchase College Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.05%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1300. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,016
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,266
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Purchase College:
- Total Enrollment: 3,333, including 29 online students
- 3,257 Undergraduate, 76 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.8% men, 58.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 23%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Purchase College Overview
SUNY at Purchase College (Purchase College) is a four-year, public school located in Purchase, NY. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Purchase College's tuition & fees is $9,016 for New York residents and $19,266 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,488.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,333 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Purchase College's acceptance rate is 74.05% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.91%. The median SAT score is 1300 and the ACT score is 29.
Purchase College ranked 177th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 60th in New York Colleges rankings. SUNY at Purchase College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of SUNY at Purchase College is $9,016 for in-state students and $19,266 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,256 for in-state students and $25,506 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,079 for New York residents and $19,678 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,319 for New York residents and $26,040 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,016 | $19,266 |
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| Graduate | $13,256 | $25,506 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,079 | $19,678 |
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| Graduate | $13,319 | $26,040 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
SUNY at Purchase College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Purchase College
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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