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SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NYPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
SUNY at Purchase College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Purchase, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math565 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 30
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,237
Earnings 5yr: $65,394
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,207
Earnings 5yr: $70,695
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,718
Earnings 5yr: $59,050
Debt: $24,237
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,100
Earnings 5yr: $59,410
Debt: $24,363
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,042
Earnings 5yr: $46,700
Debt: $19,949
Journalism.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,859
Earnings 5yr: $48,662
Debt: $23,947
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,954
Earnings 5yr: $41,761
Debt: $22,418
Literature.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,153
Earnings 5yr: $34,856
Debt: $25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,922
Earnings 5yr: $44,688
Debt: $25,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,022
Earnings 5yr: $51,651
Debt: $24,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,596
Earnings 5yr: $49,750
Debt: $24,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,661
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,076
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,265
Earnings 5yr: $37,180
Debt: $26,949
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,372
Earnings 5yr: $32,973
Debt: $23,250
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,926
Earnings 5yr: $31,045
Debt: $22,179
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,048
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,375
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,974
Earnings 5yr: $42,645
Debt: $26,000
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,791
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Social Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,895
Earnings 5yr: $38,252
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $30,406
Earnings 5yr: $21,932
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,913
In-State Tuition$8,953
Out-of-State Tuition$19,203
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$31,229
+44% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,092
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,194
Est. Monthly Payment
$164/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$71,375
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