Purchase College Demographics & Diversity
Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Purchase College are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or students of color. The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 39% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY at Purchase College with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Purchase College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,770
|
| Women |
2,464
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Purchase College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 10.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Explore SUNY at Purchase College
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196219 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Purchase College.
