Purchase College Admission Requirements
Purchase, New YorkChances of getting into SUNY at Purchase College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
65%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Purchase College and can I get accepted? The school has a 65% acceptance rate ranking it #74 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,216 out of 4,944 applicants were admitted making Purchase College a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 46 percent. SUNY at Purchase College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1060-1270Applicants Submitting SAT
40%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 550 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1060 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1170 |
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 typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1170 out of 1600. The school ranks #45 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. 40 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >76% |
| 1165 to 1270 | Avg + | 65%-76% |
| 1060 to 1165 | Avg - | 52%-65% |
| 955 to 1060 | Reach | 39%-52% |
| Less than 955 | Low | <39% |
Purchase College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-28Applicants Submitting ACT
13%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 32 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 28 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Purchase College?
Admission data indicates that Purchase College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 28 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #50 in New York for highest average ACT composite score. 13 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY at Purchase College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 28 and Above | Good | >77% |
| 24 to 28 | Avg + | 65%-77% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 54%-65% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 43%-54% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <43% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.2Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into SUNY at Purchase College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at SUNY at Purchase College was 3.2 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #83 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Purchase College accepts 65% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 14% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 21% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 28% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 5% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
71% of SUNY at Purchase College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 39% |
| Top 50% of class | 71% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 29% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,093 | 1,851 | 4,944 |
| Accepted | 2,123 | 1,093 | 3,216 |
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 59% | 65% |
| Enrolled | 559 | 335 | 894 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 26% | 31% | 28% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Jul 15, 2020Days left to Apply
40Applicants have 40 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Purchase College before the Jul 15 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to SUNY at Purchase College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SUNY at Purchase College prefer SAT or ACT?
40% of students submit their SAT scores to Purchase College. 13% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into SUNY at Purchase College?
65% of those who apply are granted admission to Purchase College. Admission competition is low 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 1060 and 1270. 40% 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 21 and 28. 13% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
