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 people of color (BIPOC). 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%
|
There are 6% more male students than female students enrolled at SUNY at Purchase College with a gender ratio of 1% men to 0.96% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Purchase College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1%
|
| Women |
0.96%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33
|
| Women |
31
|
Purchase College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
35% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 10.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196219 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Purchase College.
Last updated February 24, 2025