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SUNY AT PURCHASE COLLEGE

  • 735 Anderson Hill Rd
  • Purchase, NY 10577
  • OPEID College Code: 00679100
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  • General Phone: (914) 251-6000
  • President: Thomas Schwarz
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 4,192
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Suny at Purchase College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Suny at Purchase College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,3755,2468,621
Number Granted Admission (%)877 (26%)1,425 (27%)2,302 (27%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)307 (35%)387 (27%)694 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam64994%
ACT ® Exam13019%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading510630
SAT ® Math490580
SAT ® Writing500620
 
ACT ® Composite2125
ACT ® English2226
ACT ® Math1824
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving17%25%47%9%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,202$3,868$2,249$2,843
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.7%4.8%2.7%
Number in Default323526
Number in Repayment670721956
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,465$5,801$5,801
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,465$5,801$5,801
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,365$12,061$12,061
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100$1,100
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,230$9,908$9,484
Other Expenses$1,900$1,200$1,200
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,600$9,600$9,500
Other Expenses$3,650$3,650$3,650
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$3,650$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,695$18,009$17,585
In-State$19,695$18,009$17,585
Out of State$27,595$24,269$23,845
Off Campus
In-District$20,815$20,151$20,051
In-State$20,815$20,151$20,051
Out of State$28,715$26,411$26,311
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,065$9,401$9,401
In-State$10,065$9,401$9,401
Out of State$17,965$15,661$15,661
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-23-
 
Communication Technology
Photographic and Film Technology Degree-14-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-17-
Journalism Degree-27-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree-20-
English Literature Degree-28-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies Degree-8-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree-13-
 
History
History Degree-31-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-134-
Liberal Arts, Other Degree-76-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-21-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources, Conservation Degree-10-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-10-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-44-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree-13-
Economics Degree-13-
Political Science Degree-22-
Social Sciences, Other Degree-18-
Sociology Degree-16-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree-239
Arts Management Degree-9-
Cinematography and Film Degree-49-
Commercial and Advertising Art Degree-18-
Dance Degree-366
Drama Degree-33-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Degree-1-
Jazz and Jazz Studies Degree-17-
Music Degree-238
Music Performance Degree1313-
Music Theory and Composition Degree-1-
Music, Other Degree-39-
Painting Degree-7-
Playwriting and Screenwriting Degree-15-
Printmaking Degree-2-
Sculpture Degree-5-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology Degree-152
Visual and Performing Arts Degree-507
Voice and Opera Degree-10-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,192
    • Undergraduate: 4,065 Graduate: 127
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,859 Female: 2,333
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,806 Female: 2,259
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 53 Female: 74
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,811 Part-Time: 381
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,695 Part-Time: 370
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 116 Part-Time: 11
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien922%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian1173%
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,06926%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18100.2%
Ages 18-191,31231%
Ages 20-211,48335%
Ages 22-2479419%
Ages 25-292847%
Ages 30-341032%
Ages 35-39551%
Ages 40-49892%
Ages 50-65541%
Age Over 6550.1%
Age Unknown30.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees992589403
Faculty Status388154234
Tenured Faculty101974
Graduate Assistants3-3
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service388154234
Primarily Instruction381154227
Primarily Research6-6
Primarily Public Service1-1
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial36351
Other Professionals28022852
Technical and/or Paraprofessional288172116
Clerical And Secretarial20173
Skilled Crafts3838-
Service and/or Maintenance113113-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,401 (153)$75,672 (75)$69,257 (78)
Professor$89,889 (44)$89,968 (28)$89,752 (16)
Associate Professor$74,232 (54)$77,093 (24)$71,943 (30)
Assistant Professor$56,643 (47)$57,070 (20)$56,326 (27)
Lecturer$56,446 (8)$54,892 (3)$57,378 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,087 (1)- (-)$66,087 (1)
Assistant Professor$66,087 (1)- (-)$66,087 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,282 (154)$75,672 (75)$69,064 (79)
Professor$89,889 (44)$89,968 (28)$89,752 (16)
Associate Professor$74,232 (54)$77,093 (24)$71,943 (30)
Assistant Professor$56,589 (48)$57,070 (20)$56,246 (28)
Lecturer$56,446 (8)$54,892 (3)$57,378 (5)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes19110487
Unduplicated Athletes18610185
Baseball3232-
Basketball241311
Golf1010-
Soccer391920
Softball13-13
Swimming15-15
Tennis19811
Track and Field, X-Country22148
Volleyball1789
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$6,871$7,251
Assistant Coaches-$2,690$2,890
 
Coaches
All Coaches251213
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Swimming3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students49%
 
By Gender
Male47%
Female50%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien42%
American Indian33%
Black41%
Asian60%
Hispanic48%
White49%
Unknown49%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less35%
5 Years46%
6 Years49%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related516
Liquor Related31
On Campus
Drug Related918
Liquor Related121
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape27
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary910
On Campus
Forcible Rape37
Robbery2-
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary923
Arson-2
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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