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Purchase College, State University of New York

Purchase, NY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

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 currently 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. In 2022, 4,047 students applied to SUNY Purchase and 3,052 were admitted.

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%

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Purchase College, State University of New York is locatedin Purchase, New York, near the city of New York City.

If you are interested in seeing SUNY Purchase for yourself, 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

735 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577-1400

Campus Setting: Small Town

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 ACT Scores

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ACT Range

26 - 31

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

31 and Above

Good

26 to 31

Avg

26 and Less

Low

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SUNY Purchase SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1150 - 1320

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Math SAT Range

540 - 650

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 670

SUNY Purchase Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$24,741

In State

$34,651

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$16,980
Fees
$1,883
$1,883
Housing
$14,548
$14,548
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 Time

8%

Part Time

86%

In State

14%

Out-of-State

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,953

Out-of-State

$18,863

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 1
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