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SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase College

Purchase, New York 10577-1400

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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.

Established
1967
Motto
Think Wide Open
Mascot
Perseus
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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73%Acceptance
1277SAT Avg
3,110Students
11:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$45,092Earnings 10yr
$19,067Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

SUNY at Purchase College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 625
600700
MathMid: 595
578663

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,953
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,863
Room & Board$15,400
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$28,541
Average Net Price$19,067
Median Debt at Graduation$21,067
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,320
$30–48K$15,753
$48–75K$21,148
$75–110K$22,454
$110K+$26,346

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,067

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

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

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,110
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 12%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 4%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention79.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,229
8 Years$40,518
10 Years$45,092

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,400
Men
$43,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
28 mi(49 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
108 mi(187 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
164 mi(284 min)

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