Purchase College, State University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Purchase College admits nearly three-quarters of applicants, but the small group submitting scores tends to be strong: the middle SAT range runs 1198 to 1363. If your SAT is near 1360, submitting can add useful academic evidence; otherwise, focus on keeping your GPA and core application strong.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Purchase College, State University of New York facts and stats
Purchase College, State University of New York enrolls 3,283 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Purchase College has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 62% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.3:1.
Purchase, NY
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Key Purchase College, State University of New York application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
July 1
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Purchase College is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first exam by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes that may improve your superscore. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October SAT or ACT retake is typically the last test date likely to get scores back in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Purchase College’s in-state tuition is $7,070, while out-of-state tuition is $17,320. About 62% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 1.
Out-of-state tuition at Purchase College is $17,320, while in-state tuition is $7,070. Financial aid can substantially change the amount students pay, with 62% of students receiving aid. The average aid package is $12,573, so net costs will vary depending on eligibility and living expenses.
Student life at Purchase College, State University of New York
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No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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