SUNY at Purchase College New York

Public liberal arts college in suburban New York specializing in visual and performing arts with accessible admissions.

College statistics

Address:
735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, NY
10577
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.purchase.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

SUNY at Purchase College in Purchase, New York is a public four-year institution with a special focus on visual and performing arts. The college serves roughly 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students in a suburban setting north of New York City, drawing students who want to combine arts training with liberal arts coursework.

In-state tuition is $7,070 annually, while out-of-state students pay $17,320. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $23,506 for New York residents and $33,756 for out-of-state students. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 72.8%. Students admitted to Purchase typically score at the 75th percentile of 700 on the SAT Reading section and 663 on the Math section, or 32 on the ACT Composite.

The college works well for students serious about arts and design who also want a grounding in the liberal arts. Consider asking about graduation rates, internship and exhibition opportunities for arts students, and alumni outcomes in your specific discipline. More information is available at www.purchase.edu/.