At a glance
Average net price
$18,913
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
62.8%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
3,197
In-state tuition
$8,953
Out-of-state tuition
$19,203
Cost of attendance
$29,043
Median earnings (10y)
$45,092
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,312
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 80.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (79% of credentials).
- STEM4%
- Humanities & arts79%
- Social sciences17%
- ~1,677 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication12.6%~403 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.2%~261 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.2%~197 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.4%~174 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.3%~169 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.9%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal0.7%~23 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~23 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
37 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 288 | $25,288 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 139 | $25,852 | $24,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 127 | $23,080 | $24,250 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 112 | $22,585 | $26,949 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 112 | $22,014 | $23,850 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 102 | $17,344 | $22,179 |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 97 | $13,426 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 91 | $28,859 | $22,418 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 75 | $24,933 | $25,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 55 | $19,382 | $22,076 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | $23,844 | $24,237 |
| Music. | Master's | 40 | $23,651 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $19,949 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 37 | $26,684 | $23,947 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 34 | $21,344 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 26 | $20,339 | $25,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 26 | $28,093 | $23,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 24 | $23,460 | $15,375 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $22,947 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $35,399 | $24,363 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SUNY at Purchase College
SUNY at Purchase College is a mid-sized institution located in Purchase, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,197 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Communication, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SUNY at Purchase College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,913 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,953 for in-state students and $19,203 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $29,043 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 62.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,092 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SUNY at Purchase College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Communication, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (79% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), stem (4% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
SUNY at Purchase College accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,312. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Purchase, New York (suburb), SUNY at Purchase College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SUNY at Purchase College
Q.How much does SUNY at Purchase College cost?
The average net price at SUNY at Purchase College is $18,913 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $29,043.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College has a 6-year graduation rate of 62.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into SUNY at Purchase College?
SUNY at Purchase College admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do SUNY at Purchase College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY at Purchase College graduate earns $45,092 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SUNY at Purchase College?
Published tuition is $8,953 in-state and $19,203 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SUNY at Purchase College located?
SUNY at Purchase College is located in Purchase, New York (ZIP 10577).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SUNY at Purchase College at their official website.