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SUNY College at Purchase
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Information Summary
Ranks 511th overall and 59th in New York
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
83.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,181 |
| Admission
Success rate |
29% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1200 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,891 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Purchase, NY 10577-1400
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,454 (2,944 urban / 510 rural) |
| Households | 745 (3.07 people per house) |
| Families | 649 (3.27 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 203 |
| Pop. — Asian | 165 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 26 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,022 |
| Pop. — Other | 124 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences focus, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 417th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 3 | 0.71 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 |
| Violent crime | 4 | 0.94 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 20 | 4.70 |
| Larceny-theft | 84 | 19.76 |
| Vehicle theft | N/A | N/A |
| Property crime | 104 | 24.46 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending SUNY College at Purchase?
Ranks 1213th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,350 | $4,350 | $10,610 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,647 | $1,647 | $1,647 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $181 | $181 | $442 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,900 | $6,900 | $10,920 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $288 | $288 | $455 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,181 | $18,181 | $24,441 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $18,197 | $18,197 | $24,457 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,997 | $9,997 | $16,257 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,608 |
$5,608 |
$11,868 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,446 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,200 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 10,288 (4,028 male / 6,260 female) |
| Admitted | 3,016 (1,153 male / 1,863 female) |
| Admission rate | 29% |
| First-time Enrollment | 785 (319 male / 466 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 785 (319 male / 466 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,891 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does SUNY College at Purchase use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does SUNY College at Purchase accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 676th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 18% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 503rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 980 / 1200 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,627 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,886 |
| Board Fee | $3,598 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
SUNY College at Purchase Ranks 2020th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,313 | 172 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,178 | 305 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,002 | 152 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,619 | 426 | |
| Any financial aid type | 591 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at SUNY College at Purchase?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 18 | 56 | 74 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 133 | 176 | 309 |
Hispanic | 156 | 200 | 356 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 77 | 144 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 10 | 13 |
White Non-Hispanic | 993 | 1,056 | 2,049 |
Race Unknown | 433 | 513 | 946 |
| Total | 1,803 | 2,088 | 3,891 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at SUNY College at Purchase?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 20 | 29 | 49 |
Hispanic | 29 | 34 | 63 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 15 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 212 | 251 | 463 |
Race Unknown | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| Total | 280 | 356 | 636 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at SUNY College at Purchase.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 70 | 133 | |
| 68 | 36 | 104 | |
| 32 | 48 | 80 | |
| 20 | 35 | 55 | |
| 15 | 23 | 38 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
SUNY College at Purchase Ranks 778th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,291 ($68,059 male / $60,575 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 145 (72 male / 73 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 218 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,971,937 |
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SUNY College at Purchase Summary
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The State University of New York at Purchase, also known as Purchase College and SUNY Purchase, is a public liberal, visual, and performing arts college in Purchase, New York, United States, a part of the State University of New York system. The Purchase College School of the Arts contains four professional conservatory programs for those looking for a career in the performing or visual arts; The Studio Composition program was one of the first in the country, and the faculty and student showcase Purchase Records has earned 3 Grammy nominations for its 5 releases. Purchase College is one of four schools in the Consortium of Professional Theatre Training Programs, along with Carnegie Mellon, North Carolina School of the Arts and Boston University. Outside of the renowned conservatory programs, the Lily Lieb School of Creative Writing within the Humanities and Liberal Arts program is the only one to require the submission of a portfolio from students for acceptance. Purchase students in the humanities and sciences make up about 60% of the college’s student body. The Performing Arts Center, a five-theater complex considered the finest of its kind on the East Coast, presents more than 100 professional and student performances each year. Purchase College, with its proximity to the cultural mecca of Manhattan and the variety of arts programs offered to its students, is a well-spring of cultural and counter-cultural movements. Social activism plays a healthy part in shaping the scene at Purchase, and many students choose to participate in Student Government, and various clubs and organizations. The Purchase Student Government and the college have provided spaces around campus for the display of student murals and a cornucopia of music can be heard bellowing from the campus’ dormitory windows. Over the last four years the functionality and activities within the Student Center have expanded to feature free-use billiards tables, ping pong tables, a growing videogame arcade, air hockey, foosball, various board games, computers with wireless access, a student run art gallery space, old-school video game systems, two concert venues (the main Student Center stage, and Whitson’s Memorial Greeting Hall), and a film screening area. The weekend festival, typically held in April (4/20 this year) showcases the talents of purchase students as well as world renowned musical acts and performance artists. Students voice their opinions through a variety of campus media sources. Purchase has its own television station known as “PTV” (Purchase Television) which is cablecast on channel 69 on campus and quite popular amongst students. In order to transform the former cattle farm into a college for thousands of students, SUNY engaged some of the most prominent American architects to design the campus. Students are housed in doubles, triples, and 4-person, 6-person or 8-person suites (which contain 2, 3 or 4 doubles). Students are housed in doubles, triples, and 4-person, 6-person or 8-person suites (which contain 2, 3 or 4 doubles). Students are housed in doubles, triples, and 4-person, 6-person suites (which contain 2, 3 or 4 doubles). Opened in 2002, this dorm houses students of all years, however, the majority of Outback’s residents are upperclassmen. The student media services (including Purchase TV, WPSR, and The Independent) will move to the new building in 2007. Most apartments in The Olde are 4 person apartments (with 2 singles and a double), but there are “Duplex” apartments with two floors that house 6 students (with 2 singles and 2 doubles). It is the furthest student housing from the main campus area (except for possibly the back of Alumni). Notable alumni and former students of Purchase include:
SUNY College at Purchase Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. State University of New York at Purchase is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major and Study Abroad. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at State University of New York at Purchase.
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts Management, Commercial/Advertising Art, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Drawing, Film Production/Cinematography, Graphic Design, Music – General Performance, Music Theory/Composition, Painting, Photography, Playwriting/Screenwriting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Theater Design/Stagecraft, Theater Literature/History/Criticism
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Communications & Journalism:
- Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Foreign Language & Literature – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business – General
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Popular majors:
- forty-four percent visual and performing arts, twenty percent liberal arts, eleven percent social sciences, five percent communications per journalism, five percent english
- History:
- History – General
- English Language and Literature:
- American Literature, Creative Writing, English Literature (British)
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Ecology
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $442 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 40. Instead, for non-international students, tutition fees are $11,764 Room & Board (on-campus) $8,446 Additional estimated expenses $420 Costs per credit hour $442 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of January. Other additional expenses amounted to $420 Costs per credit hour $442 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid.
SUNY College at Purchase Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 31% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, five hundred and sixty-five total number of transfer students who applied and six hundred and forty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted.
The regular application due date was not reported. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 1st of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 5th of December. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of January. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of July and
SUNY College at Purchase Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at twenty-four percent scholarships per grants and seventy-six percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama and Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama and Minority Status. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
SUNY College at Purchase Students
State University of New York at Purchase offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. In addition, the student body consists of seventy-nine percent in-state students, twenty-one percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-six percent women, forty-four percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, nine percent black per non-hispanic, twelve percent hispanic, sixty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, fourteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, nine percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-nine percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy percent in top half of graduating class, eleven percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, twelve percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, three hundred and ninety-six degree-seeking undergrads, seven hundred and eighteen first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one hundred and thirty-eight graduate enrollment. The university is a Public, Four-year, Coed, where 31 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.
This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. At least, the school is located 25 miles from New York City, 5 miles from White Plains.Further, the university has many unique facilites such as performing arts center, children’s center, electron microscope.
SUNY College at Purchase Athletics
The Panthers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball













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