Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Purchase, New York |
| Online | purchase.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Purchase, New York, approximately 30 miles north of Manhattan, Purchase College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, established in 1967 as a public arts and liberal arts institution. The 500-acre suburban campus features modernist architecture, including notable buildings designed by Philip Johnson and other prominent architects of the 1960s and 1970s. Purchase College combines professional conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts with strong liberal arts and sciences curricula, with particularly recognized programs in dance, music, theater, film, and visual arts. The campus houses most first-year students in traditional residence halls, while upperclassmen have access to apartment-style living options. The Neuberger Museum of Art and the Performing Arts Center serve as major cultural venues for both the campus community and the wider Westchester County region.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Purchase College is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY at Purchase College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#297 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#81 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in New York
#12 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#385 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#54 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1178/1363 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,883 |
| Room and Board | $15,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,043 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,883 |
| Room and Board | $15,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,953 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 37% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196219 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Purchase College.
Current students may use the SUNY at Purchase College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025