Purchase College, State University of New York
Admissions
Interested in attending Purchase College, State University of New York?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Purchase College, State University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Purchase College, State University of New York?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Purchase accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 7,221 people applied and 5,259 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Purchase College, State University of New York:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Purchase College, State University of New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Purchase College, State University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SUNY Purchase considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Purchase College, State University of New York?
Grades
Students who recently attended Purchase College, State University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.42.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SUNY Purchase is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Purchase College, State University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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