Acceptance rate
74.1%
SUNY at Purchase College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
SUNY at Purchase College is a public university in Purchase, NY with an enrollment of about 3,200 students. It has a 74% acceptance rate and admits students with SAT scores ranging from 1185–1380. The school is notably strong in visual and performing arts, which account for over half of degrees awarded. Its six-year graduation rate is 63%, and graduates earn a median of $45,092 ten years after entry.
Enrollment
3,182
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
63%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1185 – 1380
ACT (composite)
27 – 30
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$11,835
family income
$30–48k
$15,230
family income
$48–75k
$19,658
family income
$75–110k
$20,886
family income
$110k+
$25,428
family income
36% receive Pell grants
42% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields SUNY at Purchase College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Visual & Performing Arts
52.4%
Communications
12.6%
Psychology
8.2%
Social Sciences
6.2%
Humanities
5.4%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,092
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,229
Completion
63%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$21,067
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College has an acceptance rate of 74.1%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1185 and 1380 on the SAT. The ACT range is 27–30.
How much does SUNY at Purchase College actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,835 per year, rising to $25,428 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into SUNY at Purchase College?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.