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SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, New York · Public

74%acceptance rate
1198–1363SAT middle 50%
27–30ACT middle 50%
$18,651average net price, in-state

SUNY at Purchase College admitted 74% of 7,845 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1198–1363 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

SUNY at Purchase College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $50, and SUNY at Purchase College accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY at Purchase College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY at Purchase College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

SUNY at Purchase College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How SUNY at Purchase College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA
  • Essay
  • Talent or ability

Important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • Character

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • –

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.39 GPA.

  • 4.015%
  • 3.75–3.9912%
  • 3.50–3.7417%
  • 3.25–3.4915%
  • 3.00–3.2417%
  • 2.50–2.9918%
  • 2.00–2.496%
  • Under 2.00.3%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,043 in-state and $38,953 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,651 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$12,320
  • $30–48k$15,753
  • $48–75k$21,148
  • $75–110k$22,454
  • $110k+$26,346

Quick answers

What is SUNY at Purchase College’s acceptance rate?

SUNY at Purchase College admitted 74% of applicants: 5,809 of 7,845 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

When is SUNY at Purchase College’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1198 to 1363, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is SUNY at Purchase College’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY at Purchase College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does SUNY at Purchase College require?

Besides the application and transcript, SUNY at Purchase College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.

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