College
The State University of New York at Purchase College is a public liberal arts college in New York state. Founded in 1967, SUNY Purchase is one of the top performing schools in the nation. With a diverse campus full of people from all backgrounds and academic interests, the college offers an outstanding academic program, with rigorous yet comprehensive coursework, and small class sizes that provide students with the opportunity to form strong relationships with their professors and classmates. The college also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and student organizations, that create a dynamic, vibrant campus experience. Habits of leadership, creativity, and innovation are cultivated in students who come out with a degree that sets them up for success after college.
- Address: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577-1400
- Phone: (914) 251-6000
- Website: www.purchase.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 3,685
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $50
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,953 | $18,863 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Room & Board | $14,548 | $14,548 |
| Other | $3,920 | $3,920 |
| Total Cost | $28,661 | $38,571 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 74%
- SAT Range: 1100 – 1280
- ACT Range: 24 – 30
Majors
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Psychology, General
- Communication, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 90%
- Part-time: 10%
Student Gender
- Male: 40%
- Female: 60%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 13%
- Hispanic / Latino: 26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 49%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 5%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 81%
- Out-of-State: 19%
- Unknown: 0%