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Public suburban college in Purchase
SUNY at Purchase College is a public suburban institution in Purchase, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1277.
A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,092 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,067.
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News & Alerts
SUNY at Purchase College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1277
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,194
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
22
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (51)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Purchase College was originally a 500-acre estate and working farm in the 18th century The land that would become Purchase College was first settled by the Thomas family in 1734.
- •John Thomas served as an assemblyman in colonial New York from 1743 to 1776.
- •On March 22, 1777, Thomas was imprisoned by the British and died on May 2, 1777.
- •State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Dennis Craig as interim president of Purchase College effective on August 1, 2019.
- •Milagros Peña was named the next President of Purchase College in May 2020.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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