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Public, 4-Year
Purchase, NY

SUNY at Purchase College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$8,953

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

72.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

64.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$45,092

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

SUNY at Purchase College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Purchase, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,953, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing600 – 700
20025th–75th percentile800
Math578 – 663
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite27 – 32
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

Transfer-Out Rate24.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$35,812

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$15,092

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$115,108

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$266,028

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at SUNY at Purchase College is $21,067.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.8%
41.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.4%
Hispanic
25.0%
Black
12.1%
Two or more
6.3%
Asian
3.8%
International
1.5%
Unknown
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$8,953

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,320
$30k - $48k$15,753
$48k - $75k$21,148
$75k+$22,454

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,067
Pell Grant Recipients35.6%
Using Federal Loans44.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment59.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

79.1%

Success

64.2%

In-State Cost

$8,953

Age 25+ Students

6.2%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences

Working at 6yr

633 students

Local City Insights

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