Overview
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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 6,486 prospective students applied, and 3,341 were granted admission. Of those admitted 798 enrolled in the school. 3,858 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 376 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,853. Purchase College is ranked 335 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Purchase College is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for SUNY at Purchase College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#335 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#99 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#43 in Best Colleges in New York
#11 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#455 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1260 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,853 |
| Room and Board | $14,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,991 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,853 |
| Room and Board | $14,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,901 |
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.