SUNY at Purchase College
Acceptance
73%
Avg SAT
1277
In-State
$8,953
Grad Rate (4yr)
51%
Retention
79%
Earnings
$45,092
AI Overview
SUNY Purchase stands out for its conservatory-style arts programs alongside strong liberal arts, attracting creative students who want intensive studio time and performance opportunities rather than traditional lecture halls. The campus 30 miles north of NYC pulses with an indie, experimental energy—expect student films screening in dorms and impromptu music collaborations. Independent thinkers who blur boundaries between disciplines thrive here. Notable perk: the Neuberger Museum of Art houses one of the nation's largest university art collections, with 6,000+ works right on campus.
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,953
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,863
Room & Board
$15,400
Average Net Price
$19,067
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Federal Loans
44%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,067
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$45,092Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,067Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesEconomics
23 graduates
$68,731
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
$67,187
4 yrs after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
$56,168
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
57 graduates
$48,121
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
28 graduates
$47,659
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
53 graduates
$44,175
4 yrs after graduation
Journalism
27 graduates
$42,754
4 yrs after graduation
Sociology
26 graduates
$40,190
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
95 graduates
$38,676
4 yrs after graduation
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
47 graduates
$37,714
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
39+ programsAnd 27 more programs available
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