SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY
74.1%
Acceptance Rate
$8,953
Avg Cost (In-State)
$19,203
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
62.2%
Graduation Rate
3,197
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
March 1
Early Deadline
November 15 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
1
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common Application personal essay required; supplemental essay may be required for certain programs like acting, arts
Note: Portfolio or audition required for School of the Arts programs (acting, dance, music, theatre design/technology, visual arts, film)
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$31,229
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$45,092
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $18,090 | $39,974 | 171 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $25,197 | $47,922 | 142 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $31,881 | $46,596 | 92 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | $18,079 | $51,954 | 66 |
| Psychology, General. | $27,838 | $47,022 | 64 |
| Music. | $17,887 | $41,926 | 63 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | $18,128 | $43,265 | 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $14,984 | — | 56 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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