
SUNY at Purchase College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Purchase, New York, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Purchase College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1480 to 1800 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. This school admits roughly 30 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, nearly 26 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,800. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Softball (NCAA Division III)
Students can take a look at the school's www.purchase.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Purchase College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at SUNY at Purchase College is around 4,200 students, with undergraduate students making up about 98% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,300. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $6,500-$7,800
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $16,000-$19,580
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $270-$320 per unit
- Out-of-State: $680-$820 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 61% | $6,879 |
Receiving Student Loans | 55% | $6,544 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, SUNY at Purchase College may offer services to students like:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care for children
Graduation Rates
SUNY at Purchase College has an overall graduation rate which is close to 60%.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 50% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 8% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 2% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (since 1999)
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY at Purchase College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III (without football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Skyline Conference)
- Basketball (Skyline Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by SUNY at Purchase College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Communications and Journalism
English Language and Literature
- English Literature (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (C)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Arts Management (B)
- Cinematography And Film (B)
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music (M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B, M)
- Painting (B)
- Music Theory and Composition (B)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (B)
- Photography (B)
- Visual and Performing Arts (B, M)
- Art History (B, M)
- Musical Theatre (B)
- Jazz and Jazz Studies (B)
- Sculpture (B)
- Music Performance (B, C)
- Voice and Opera (B)
- Printmaking (B)
- Film, Video and Photographic Arts
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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- Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, NJ (25 miles away)
- William Paterson University of New Jersey in Wayne, NJ (27 miles away)
- SUNY College at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY (52 miles away)
- Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT (90 miles away)
- Rutgers University - Camden in Camden, NJ (106 miles away)
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