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Your chances of getting into SUNY at Purchase College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75.4%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY at Purchase College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Purchase College is 75.4%.  Its admission rate is the 86th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Purchase College and can you get accepted?

SUNY at Purchase College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,052 out of the 4,047 who applied 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.

Can you get into Purchase College?

75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY at Purchase College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.37 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 29 on the ACT

Purchase College GPA

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?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Purchase College are to have around a 3.37 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

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 applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Purchase College is 3.37 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #66 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Purchase College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

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

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Purchase College SAT Scores

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 most recent academic year..

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

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Purchase College is 1220 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1120-1320. Students who get into SUNY at Purchase College score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers..  Purchase College ranks #38 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1220 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Purchase College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1120, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1020, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY at Purchase College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1220, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

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
Reading 25th Percentile 29
Math 25th Percentile 22
Composite 25th Percentile 27
ACT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Purchase College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 31.  The school ranks #25 in New York and #148 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 25.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY at Purchase College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY at Purchase College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Purchase College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 31 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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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

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 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

212

Applicants have 212 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2024.

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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because SUNY at Purchase College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.37 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1220 and ACT of 29 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to SUNY at Purchase College often consider these colleges

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. The average SAT score is 1220. 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. The average ACT score is 29. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.