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Chances of getting into SUNY at Purchase College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
75%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY at Purchase College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Purchase College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Purchase College is 75%.  It ranks #87 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. SUNY at Purchase College is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,052 out of 4,047 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 26 percent on standardized admission tests. SUNY at Purchase College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Purchase College application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY at Purchase College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Purchase College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1120-1320
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1120
SAT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 670
SAT Math 75th 650
SAT Composite 75th 1320
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to SUNY at Purchase College?

SUNY at Purchase College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into SUNY at Purchase College score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1120-1320.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SUNY at Purchase College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1320 and Above Good >85%
1220 to 1320 Avg + 75%-85%
1120 to 1220 Avg - 61%-75%
1020 to 1120 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 1020 Low <45%
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Purchase College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 29
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Purchase College?

SUNY at Purchase College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Purchase College regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

SUNY at Purchase College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >85%
29 to 31 Avg + 75%-85%
27 to 29 Avg - 61%-75%
25 to 27 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 25 Low <45%
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Purchase College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.37
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY at Purchase College?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Purchase College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at SUNY at Purchase College was 3.37 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #68 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.37 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Purchase College accepts 75% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted SUNY at Purchase College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.8% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.8% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.9% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.8% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.2% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.2% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.6% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

SUNY at Purchase College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,459 1,588 4,047
Accepted 1,947 1,105 3,052
Acceptance Rate 79% 70% 75%
Enrolled 397 283 680
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 26% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY at Purchase College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY at Purchase College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY at Purchase College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY at Purchase College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does SUNY at Purchase College prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Purchase College. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into SUNY at Purchase College?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to Purchase College. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1320. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 31. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.