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Purchase College, State University of New York
Purchase,
NY
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About SUNY Purchase
Purchase College, State University of New York is a public, state college in the town of Purchase, New York. SUNY Purchase was founded in 1967. The college enrolls around 3,529 students per year, including 3,446 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Purchase College, State University of New York
It is moderately difficult to get into SUNY Purchase. Around 75% of applicants get into SUNY Purchase each year. Out of 4,047 applications received in 2022, 3,052 students were offered admission.
| Purchase College, State University of New York Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Purchase College, State University of New York is located in Purchase, New York, near New York City.
If you are interested in seeing SUNY Purchase for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 287 to Purchase, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Westchester County.
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College Info
SUNY Purchase Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jul 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SUNY Purchase is Jul 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SUNY Purchase is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
SUNY Purchase SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1150 - 1320
Math SAT Range
540 - 650
Reading SAT Range
580 - 670
SUNY Purchase Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,593
In State$35,503
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$16,980
Fees
$1,883
$1,883
Housing
$15,400
$15,400
Books
$1,240
$1,240
Student Life
Wondering what life at SUNY Purchase is like? There are approximately 3,529 students enrolled at SUNY Purchase, including 3,446 undergraduate students and 83 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 86% percent are from NY and 14% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time86%
In State14%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,529
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jul 1
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