SUNY at Purchase College

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.

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)

Other 4-Year Public Colleges

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to SUNY at Purchase College.

• 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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