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SUNY at Purchase College

735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00679100
  • President: Thomas Schwarz
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 4,167

Suny at Purchase College

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.purchase.edu

Mission Statement

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Governing System

  • State University of New York System

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

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Suny at Purchase College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology Degree-29-
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Communication Technology

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Photographic and Film Technology Degree-13-
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Communications and Journalism

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Communications Degree-19-
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Journalism Degree-36-
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English Language and Literature

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Creative Writing Degree-22-
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English Literature Degree-35-
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Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies

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Womens Studies Degree-9-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree-7-
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History

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History Degree-30-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts Degree-209-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics Degree-4-
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Natural Resources and Conservation

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Natural Resources, Conservation Degree-13-
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

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Philosophy Degree-14-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry Degree-11-
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Psychology

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Psychology Degree-38-
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Social Sciences

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Anthropology Degree-10-
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Economics Degree-24-
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Political Science Degree-16-
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Social Sciences, Other Degree-25-
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Sociology Degree-31-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art History Degree-253
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Arts Management Degree-43-
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Cinematography and Film Degree-39-
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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree-22-
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Dance Degree-414
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Drama Degree-31-
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Jazz and Jazz Studies Degree-10-
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Music Degree--33
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Music Performance Degree1415-
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Music Theory and Composition Degree-19-
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Music, Other Degree-13-
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Painting Degree-21-
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Playwriting and Screenwriting Degree-9-
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Printmaking Degree-15-
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Sculpture Degree-16-
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Technical Theatre, Design and Technology Degree-213
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Visual and Performing Arts Degree-75
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Voice and Opera Degree-5-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Suny at Purchase College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into Suny at Purchase College.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.purchase.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Suny at Purchase College admissions office phone number is (914) 251-6300. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

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Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00 Fall 2011
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2011

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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 2011

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,4105,5398,949
Number Granted Admission (%)1,064 (31%)1,947 (35%)3,011 (34%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)319 (30%)478 (25%)797 (26%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2011

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam73893%
ACT ® Exam18523%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading500620
SAT ® Math480580
SAT ® Writing500600

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2011

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English2127
ACT ® Math1926

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,167

    • - Undergraduate: 4,044

    - Graduate: 123

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,859

    - Female: 2,333

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,806

    - Female: 2,259

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.8 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 53

    - Female: 74

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.7 : 1

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 Alien862%
American Indian--
Black2165%
Asian892%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110.3%
Hispanic45611%
White1,84044%
Unknown1,46735%

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%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 81%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students56%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male55%
Female56%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien78%
American Indian100%
Black47%
Asian39%
Hispanic55%
White58%
Unknown52%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less44%
5 Years54%
6 Years56%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Suny at Purchase College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.purchase.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$15,310$14,609$12,772
$0 - $30,000$10,116$9,002$8,265
$30,000 - $48,000$13,608$12,465$11,238
$48,001 - $75,000$18,304$18,097$15,456
$75,001 - $110,000$20,078$19,167$16,668
More Than $110,000$20,607$19,370$17,112

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,829$6,504$6,465
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,829$6,504$6,465
Out of State Tuition and Fees$15,879$14,914$14,365
Books and Supplies$1,138$1,122$1,100

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$11,058$10,646$10,230
Other Expenses$3,069$3,053$2,916
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,058$10,646$10,230
Other Expenses$3,473$3,457$2,916
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,801$3,457$2,916

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$22,094$21,325$20,711
In-State$22,094$21,325$20,711
Out of State$31,144$29,735$28,611
Off Campus
In-District$22,498$21,729$20,711
In-State$22,498$21,729$20,711
Out of State$31,548$30,139$28,611
Off Campus with Family
In-District$11,768$11,427$10,481
In-State$11,768$11,427$10,481
Out of State$20,818$19,837$18,381

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Suny at Purchase College financial aid office phone number is (914) 251-6350. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid52578%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid37556%$5,490
All Federal Grants20731%$5,033
Pell Grants20631%$4,317
Other Federal Grants17526%$871
State/Local Grants & Scholarships29143%$2,731
Institutional Grants & Scholarships11517%$1,930
All Student Loans43364%$5,977
Federal Student Loans43364%$5,556
Other Student Loans173%$10,712

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)4.6%4.7%4.8%
Number in Default373235
Number in Repayment801670721

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, the number of meals offered are based on the maximum meal plan provided.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 2,620
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $7,060

On-Campus Board or Meal Plans - Details

  • Estimated Board or Meal Plan Costs: $3,998
  • Number of Meals Per Week Provided: 19

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Drug Related--1
On Campus
Drug Related25229
Liquor Related1-12
Residence Hall
Drug Related1345
Liquor Related1-3

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Forcible Rape9133
Robbery-12
Aggravated Assault--1
Burglary22339
Arson25-
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape682
Robbery--1
Burglary19309
Arson23-

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Basketball Conference: Skyline Conference
  • College Baseball Conference: Skyline Conference
  • College Track & Field Conference: Skyline Conference

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes20511788
Unduplicated Athletes19911485
Baseball3232-
Basketball241311
Golf1010-
Soccer391920
Softball13-13
Swimming291316
Tennis19811
Track and Field, X-Country22148
Volleyball1789

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$7,356$7,855
Assistant Coaches-$3,100$3,114

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches301614
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees953581372
Faculty Status391169222
Tenured Faculty102975
Graduate Assistants10-10
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service391169222
Primarily Instruction382169213
Primarily Research9-9
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial31301
Other Professionals27621957
Technical and/or Paraprofessional25516392
Clerical And Secretarial16133
Skilled Crafts3737-
Service and/or Maintenance110110-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,426 (164)$76,240 (76)$70,995 (88)
Professor$93,444 (46)$93,146 (27)$93,868 (19)
Associate Professor$74,905 (61)$78,344 (22)$72,966 (39)
Assistant Professor$55,946 (53)$57,620 (27)$54,208 (26)
Lecturer$52,252 (4)- (-)$52,252 (4)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,462 (1)- (-)$74,462 (1)
Associate Professor$74,462 (1)- (-)$74,462 (1)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,350 (165)$76,240 (76)$70,882 (89)
Professor$93,444 (46)$93,146 (27)$93,868 (19)
Associate Professor$74,680 (62)$78,344 (22)$72,665 (40)
Assistant Professor$55,946 (53)$57,620 (27)$54,208 (26)
Lecturer$52,252 (4)- (-)$52,252 (4)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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