SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY

publicBaccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Safety

C

ROI

B

SUNY at Purchase College is a mid-size public liberal arts college located in Purchase, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 3,197. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 74% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 74% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $19,658 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $72,237. The 4-year graduation rate is 62%, 17 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,092.

Acceptance Rate

74.1%

Avg Net Price

$18,913

6-yr Grad Rate

68.0%

Earnings 10yr

$45,092

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
74.1%
SAT Range
1185–1380
ACT Range
27–30
Enrollment
3,197
Student:Faculty
12:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$8,953
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,203
Room & Board
$16,436
Students Receiving Aid
35.5%
Median Debt at Grad

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with SUNY at Purchase College.