SUNY at Purchase College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,197 students.
About This School
SUNY at Purchase College is a public institution located in Purchase, New York with approximately 3,197 undergraduate students enrolled. SUNY at Purchase College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,913 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Purchase College, officially the State University of New York College at Purchase and also commonly referred to as SUNY Purchase, is a public liberal arts college in Purchase, New York. Established in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Purchase College is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 62% graduation rate and median earnings of just $41,300 a decade out suggest that many students don't finish, and those who do aren't landing especially high-paying careers — worth weighing carefully. That said, the relatively low net price of $19,067/year and modest median debt of $15,194 at graduation mean you won't be buried financially, which softens the risk. This is a reasonable option for students drawn to Purchase's well-regarded arts and liberal arts programs who have a clear plan and won't need a high salary to manage post-college life.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,197 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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