SUNY at Purchase College
Liberal arts college · Purchase, NY · 3,197 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
74%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1185–1380
ACT (middle 50%)
27–30
Average net price
$19,338
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$30,079
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College accepts about 74 of every 100 applicants (74%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1185 and 1380 on the SAT. A score at or above 1380 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1185, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–30.
The latest federal data says SUNY at Purchase College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on SUNY at Purchase College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $30,079 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,338 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $19,616 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$9,016
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,616
- Room & board$17,854
- Total cost of attendance$30,079
- Average net price after grants$19,338
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, Psychology, Social Sciences.
SUNY at Purchase College FAQ
- What is SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate?
- 74% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1185–1380. Aim for 1380 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–30.
- Is SUNY at Purchase College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says SUNY at Purchase College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on SUNY at Purchase College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?
- About $30,079 a year before aid; $19,338 on average after grants.
- What is SUNY at Purchase College's FAFSA school code?
- 006791. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so SUNY at Purchase College receives your information.
- What is SUNY at Purchase College's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
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