SUNY College at Purchase
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About SUNY College at Purchase
School Type:
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
SUNY College at Purchase is a small public college located on a suburban campus in Purchase, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,439, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The college offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 63%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
75 of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
63% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile27-31
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1120-1320
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
84%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Unknown
0%
Black
13%
Hispanic
25%
Two or more races
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
2944
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.84% online, 16% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1200 |
On-campus room and board | $17758 |
On-campus other expenses | $2600 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $81342 | $81342 |
Off-campus without family | $60984 | $60984 |
Off-campus with family | $60984 | $60984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
52%
Institution Grant Aid
75%
Pell Grant
36%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES. | |||
2 | AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES. | |||
3 | BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
4 | BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
5 | COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. | |||
6 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS. | |||
7 | FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS. | |||
8 | HISTORY | |||
9 | HISTORY. | |||
10 | LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
11 | MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
12 | NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION. | |||
13 | PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. | |||
14 | PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
15 | PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
16 | SOCIAL SCIENCES. | |||
17 | VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. |
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