ABA
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
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SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $19,338
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $53,737
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
SUNY at Purchase College is a public college in Purchase, NY with 3,197 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1312 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,338 per year ($11,745 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,737 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,221
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,259
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–710
200800
SAT Math565–670
200800
ACT Composite27–30
136
What SUNY at Purchase College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $30,079
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,016
- Out-of-state tuition
- $19,616
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,745
- $30–48k$14,884
- $48–75k$19,439
- $75–110k$22,035
- $110k+$26,988
Get a personal estimate with SUNY at Purchase College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $53,737
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,197
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White47%
- Hispanic28%
- Black13%
- Asian4%
SUNY at Purchase College FAQ
What is SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate?+
SUNY at Purchase College admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 565–670 on SAT Math; the average total is 1312.
What ACT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–30.
Is SUNY at Purchase College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to SUNY at Purchase College?+
In Fall 2023, 7,221 students applied to SUNY at Purchase College and 5,259 were admitted; 777 enrolled.
Does SUNY at Purchase College consider legacy status?+
No. SUNY at Purchase College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does SUNY at Purchase College require an essay?+
SUNY at Purchase College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $30,079 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,338.
What is SUNY at Purchase College's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196219 · How we use this data
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