School Information

63.6
Total Cost $19,695
Total Enrollment 4,192
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

SUNY at Purchase College

http://www.purchase.edu
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, New York 10577-1400
(914) 251-6000

Founded on the principle that artists and scholars are indispensable to each other and to an enlightened society, Purchase College combines professional conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts and distinguished programs in the liberal arts. Purchase celebrates creativity and diversity in a climate of intellectual and artistic freedom. The College seeks and supports students of exceptional talent and aptitude for apprentice relationships with artists, performers, scientists, and scholars making significant contributions in their fields. Purchase students acquire the intellectual skills, general knowledge, and cultural appreciation that build the foundation for a productive career and meaningful life. Personal and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 16%
 
School Costs

At SUNY at Purchase College, 81.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,208), and 53% receive loans ($6,617 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,230. Off campus it is around $9,600.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending SUNY at Purchase College is $13,649 per year.

Yearly Tuition
SUNY at Purchase College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,465
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,365
Tuition Graduate in State $8,370
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,250
Living Costs
SUNY at Purchase College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,695
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $27,595
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,815
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,065
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $28,715
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,965
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,621 people applied to SUNY at Purchase College. Of the applicants, 27.0% were admitted (26.0% male & 27.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (35.0% male and 27.0% female)

Of the 4,065 undergraduate students at SUNY at Purchase College, 9.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 9.0% of the 127 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     72.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     49.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (914) 251-6360
Admissions Office Email admissions@purchase.edu
Admissions Office Address Student Services Building, 1st floor Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Rd. Purchase, NY 10577-1400
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/Admissions/transfers/transferinformation.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/Admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/Admissions/ApplicationInstructions/applyonline.aspx
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to SUNY at Purchase College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SUNY at Purchase College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 620
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
SUNY at Purchase College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 8
Women's Studies 8
Biological and biomedical sciences 23
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
Communication, journalism, and related programs 44
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17
Journalism 27
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 14
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant 14
English language and literature/letters 48
Creative Writing 20
English Literature (British and Commonwealth) 28
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 13
History 31
History, General 31
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 210
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 76
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 134
Mathematics and statistics 21
Mathematics, General 21
Natural resources and conservation 10
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 10
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 10
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 2
Psychology 44
Psychology, General 44
Social sciences 82
Anthropology 13
Economics, General 13
Political Science and Government, General 22
Social Sciences, Other 18
Sociology 16
Visual and performing arts 13 345 62
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 23 9
Arts Management 9
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 49
Commercial and Advertising Art 18
Dance, General 36 6
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 33
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
Jazz/Jazz Studies 17
Music Performance, General 13 13
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, General 2 38
Music, Other 39
Painting 7
Playwriting and Screenwriting 15
Printmaking 2
Sculpture 5
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 15 2
Visual and Performing Arts, General 50 7
Voice and Opera 10
 
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