Purchase, NY
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 73% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,486 | 3,341 | 798 | 52% |
| 2020 | 4,594 | 3,386 | 647 | 74% |
| 2021 | 4,047 | 3,052 | 680 | 75% |
| 2022 | 5,747 | 4,292 | 687 | 75% |
| 2023 | 7,221 | 5,259 | 777 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,472 of 4,535 women and 1,787 of 2,686 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
SUNY at Purchase College has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,259 of 7,221 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,221 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 777 enrolled.
No. SUNY at Purchase College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 52% to 73% — it has become less selective.