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| Location | Purchase, New York |
| Online | purchase.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Purchase, New York, SUNY at Purchase College is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,944 prospective students applied, and 3,216 were granted admission. Of those admitted 894 enrolled in the school. 3,858 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 376 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,870 plus fees of $1,828. Purchase College is ranked 405 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Purchase College is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1270 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,828 |
| Room and Board | $13,764 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,982 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $1,828 |
| Room and Board | $13,764 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,762 |
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.