SUNY at Purchase College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY at Purchase College is a public research university in Purchase, New York, serving roughly 3,197 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 74.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,092 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,953
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,913 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,197 94.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.77%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 24.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1312
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,671
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,221
- Room & Board: $16,436 annual estimate
SUNY at Purchase College: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY at Purchase College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College is located in Purchase, NY (ZIP 10577-1400).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is SUNY at Purchase College public or private?
SUNY at Purchase College is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?
Published tuition: $8,953 in-state, $19,203 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,913.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,835 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,230 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,658 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,886 |
| $110,001+ | $25,428 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,812.
How hard is it to get into SUNY at Purchase College?
Admission rate: 74.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1312 and midpoint ACT 29.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY at Purchase College?
Total enrollment: 3,197 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,671 students.
Graduate enrollment: 76 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY at Purchase College?
150%-time completion rate: 62.77%.
First-year retention: 80.3%.
What do graduates of SUNY at Purchase College earn?
Median earnings: $31,229 six years after entry; $45,092 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,067.
35.51% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY at Purchase College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (58 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (41 completions)
- Dance, General (40 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General (39 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (38 completions)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting (37 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (36 completions)
- Fine and Studio Arts Management (30 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (23 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY at Purchase College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.05%; completion rate 62.77%; median earnings $45,092 at 10 years; net price $18,913. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,953
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY at Purchase College was $8,953.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,913
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY at Purchase College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,913.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,652 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,913 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,812 4-Year In-State Tuition
$76,812 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,436 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,240 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,629 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$106,516 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY at Purchase College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY at Purchase College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY at Purchase College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,573 | $17,023 | $17,470 |
| 2014 | $7,933 | $17,583 | $19,103 |
| 2015 | $8,267 | $18,117 | $19,510 |
| 2016 | $8,298 | $18,148 | $18,597 |
| 2017 | $8,498 | $18,148 | $19,205 |
| 2018 | $8,698 | $18,478 | $18,376 |
| 2019 | $8,923 | $18,833 | $18,326 |
| 2020 | $8,953 | $18,863 | $17,701 |
| 2021 | $8,953 | $18,863 | $19,559 |
| 2022 | $8,953 | $18,863 | $19,598 |
| 2023 | $8,953 | $18,863 | $19,067 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
74.05% Acceptance Rate
7,221 Total Applicants
5,259 Students Admitted
777 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.77% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1312
ACT Average: 29
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY at Purchase College reported total enrollment of about 3,197 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%), and Black or African American (12.4%). About 35.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY at Purchase College in 2024 is 3,197 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,671 students. Graduate enrollment is about 76 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
51.76% 100% Completion Time
62.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 51.76% of students graduating from SUNY at Purchase College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 19% male / 81% female
- Communication and Media Studies: 54% male / 46% female
- Dance, General: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY at Purchase College.
Return on Investment
$21,067 Median Student Debt
$45,092 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
496.05% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY at Purchase College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 58 completions
2. Communication and Media Studies: 41 completions
3. Dance, General: 40 completions
4. Visual and Performing Arts, General: 39 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38 completions
6. Playwriting and Screenwriting: 37 completions
7. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 36 completions
8. Fine and Studio Arts Management: 30 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 23 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY at Purchase College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY at Purchase College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY at Purchase College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,079
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,625
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY at Purchase College is a public institution located in Purchase, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Communication and Media Studies, Dance, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,197 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%), Black or African American (12.4%). The admission rate is 74.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1312. The 150%-time completion rate is 62.77%. Approximately 35.51% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
SUNY at Purchase College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY at Purchase College located?
SUNY at Purchase College is located in Purchase, NY.
What is SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY at Purchase College is 74.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,221 applicants and 5,259 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,953 and average net price is $18,913 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,436 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,671 students, White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY at Purchase College?
About 24.1% of students at SUNY at Purchase College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for SUNY at Purchase College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, SUNY at Purchase College reports midpoint SAT about 1312 and midpoint ACT about 29.
What do graduates of SUNY at Purchase College earn?
Median earnings are $31,229 six years after entry and $45,092 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY at Purchase College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY at Purchase College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,067.
Is SUNY at Purchase College public or private?
SUNY at Purchase College is a public institution located in Purchase, NY.
Is SUNY at Purchase College an HBCU?
No. SUNY at Purchase College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY at Purchase College a tribal college?
No. SUNY at Purchase College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.