Purchase College Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into Purchase College? The school has a 74% acceptance rate. Last year, 3,002 out of 4,056 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 average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 45 percent. SUNY at Purchase College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
74% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1100 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1190 |
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 41 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1100 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 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1190 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 67 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >83% |
| 1185 to 1270 | Avg + | 74%-83% |
| 1100 to 1185 | Avg - | 63%-74% |
| 1015 to 1100 | Reach | 50%-63% |
| Less than 1015 | Low | <50% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 23 |
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 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. 23 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY at Purchase College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >83% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 74%-83% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 63%-74% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 50%-63% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <50% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You 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. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Purchase College accepts 74% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,510 | 1,546 | 4,056 |
| Accepted | 1,896 | 1,106 | 3,002 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Enrolled | 456 | 307 | 763 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 28% | 25% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 52 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2019.
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.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
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 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196219 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Purchase College.