SUNY at Purchase College Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$80
Acceptance Rate
74.68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
687
SAT Scores
1,260
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,747 students have applied and 4,292 students have allowed to admit to SUNY at Purchase College (Acceptance rate: 74.68%). Purchase College's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.01 % where 687 students have finally enrolled out of 4,292 admitted students.
Purchase College acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York.
Purchase College enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York.
How to Apply to SUNY at Purchase College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Purchase College. Purchase College offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.purchase.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.purchase.edu/admissions/apply-to-purchase/ |
| Financial Aid | www.purchase.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.purchase.edu/offices/student-financial-services/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.purchase.edu/offices/veterans-services/index.php |
| Disability Service | https://www.purchase.edu/offices/disability-resources/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Purchase College and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College is 1,260 and the average ACT score is 31. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY at Purchase College | 1,260 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At SUNY at Purchase College, 75 students submitted SAT scores (11% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,190 | 1,260 | 1,350 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At SUNY at Purchase College, 12 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 31 | 31 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Purchase College Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to SUNY at Purchase College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |