SUNY at Purchase College Admissions Profile
SUNY at Purchase College is located in Purchase, NY. It serves roughly 3,050 students with a student-faculty ratio near 11:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 73%. Estimated in-state tuition is $8,953 ($18,863 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $40,000.
When four conservatories for the visual and performing arts come together with rigorous programs in the liberal arts and sciences on a single campus, it creates an energy unlike anywhere else. You get boundless creative freedom, a collaborative community, and a culture of inclusivity. Located on a 500-acre suburban campus only 35 miles north New York City, Purchase College encourages hands-on learning in and out of the classroom. It attracts working professionals as faculty who straddle teaching and careers in their respective industries, who then become mentors. Rated a Top Ten Public Liberal Arts College by “US News & World Report."
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- First-year retention: 79%
- Graduation rate: 62%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $8,953
- Out-of-state tuition: $18,863
- Average net price: $28,541
- Pell grant recipients: 35%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Design
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Communication
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Art & Design
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
- Popular program: Performing Arts
- Popular program: Social Science
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: Military/Veteran Services
- Campus life: Night Class Offerings
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Upcoming Admissions Events
- General Information Session & Tour: April 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM (On-campus) — campus tour
- General Information Session & Tour: April 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Transfer Tuesday: April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
- Transfer Tuesday: April 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM (On-campus) — campus tour
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $40,000, underscoring the return on investment for SUNY at Purchase College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Test midpoints: 1,281 SAT / 29 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 79%
- Graduation rate: 62%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 11:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male