SUNY at Purchase College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,270
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	79%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Purchase, New York, Purchase College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Purchase College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

SUNY at Purchase College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Purchase College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Purchase College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,953

Cost of attendance at SUNY at Purchase College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,863

Cost of attendance at SUNY at Purchase College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at SUNY at Purchase College received on average $8,868 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,868

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	231	36%	$4,887	$1,128,814
Other Federal Grant	233	36%	$6,665	$1,553,009
State Grant/Scholarships	335	52%	$3,937	$1,318,993
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	481	75%	$2,970	$1,428,806
Total Grant & Scholarships	485	76%	$8,868	$4,300,808

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY at Purchase College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY at Purchase College students is 63.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.9%.

63.5%

asian 62.1% 18 students
African American 59.8% 49 students
white 65.9% 282 students
unknown 57.1% 40 students
hispanic 58.3% 63 students
International Students 76.5% 13 students
Mixed Race 71.4% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Skyline Conference
Basketball Skyline Conference
Track and Cross Country Skyline Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY at Purchase College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY at Purchase College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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