SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase College
Purchase, New York 10577-1400
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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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
56.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.0%/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%
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
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