Purchase College
Purchase, NY
74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,292 |
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| Declined | 1,455 |
| Total Received | 5,747 |
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Founded in 1967, Purchase College is a public liberal arts college that is part of the State University of New York system. It is known for its strong programs in the arts and its focus on interdisciplinary learning. It is located on a 500-plus acre campus in Purchase, New York—25 miles north of Manhattan.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 3,182 |
| Established in | 1967 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
550-acre campus in Purchase (population: 5,391), five miles from White Plains. Major airport serves New York City (30 miles); smaller airport and bus serve White Plains; train serves New Rochelle (five miles). School operates transportation to New York City and White Plains. Public transportation serves campus.
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY
10577
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| Application fee | $50 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | July 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
74%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,292 |
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| Declined | 1,455 |
| Total Received | 5,747 |
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
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83%
$10,822
| Tuition | $8,953 |
| Housing | $10,866 |
| Food | $5,970 |
| Additional fees | $3,450 |
| Books & supplies | $1,240 |
| Total | $30,479 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,822 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $19,657 |
Need-based
| Federal | $7,743,174 |
| State | $8,000,546 |
| Institutional | $3,165,259 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $18,908,979 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $106,013 |
| Institutional | $616,345 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $722,358 |
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| Anthropology, General |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
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| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other |
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| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other |
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| Fine and Studio Arts Management |
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| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
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| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
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| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology |
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| Visual and Performing Arts, General |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
| Interview | Required of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transferred
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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