# SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/suny-at-purchase-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 74% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 7,221 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 5,259 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 620–710 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 565–670 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–30 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $30,079 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,338 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,745 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,884 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,439 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,035 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,988 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 3,197 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 61% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $53,737 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What SUNY at Purchase College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Required
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196219. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology