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Purchase College, State University of New York combine rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences with world-class conservatory programs
At Purchase College, the mix of professional conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with rigorous programs in the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts produces a unique kind of campus experience. Creativity lies at our core. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged.
The State University of New York at Purchase, commonly referred to as Purchase College or SUNY Purchase, is a public liberal arts college in Purchase, New York. Established in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller , SUNY Purchase is one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
It's our way of learning, teaching and being. By choosing Purchase, students make a conscious decision to join an intense community with a deep respect for individuality and diversity and an unparalleled environment of creativity and innovation.
Purchase College Admissions - We value the things that differentiate us, look for underlying connections, and have a high tolerance for outrageous ideas.
First-Year and Transfer Students. Use either the SUNY Application or Common Application to apply.
Purchase College—SUNY's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #139. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,953; out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,863.
Located just 35 miles north of NYC, our campus sits on 500 acres of fields and forests in suburban Westchester County. We combine rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences with world-class conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts.
Our Campus. Green space all around. The heart of NYC 30 miles south. Tucked away on a 500-acre former estate in Westchester County, our unique sprawling campus was designed by master architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. Almost all the buildings on the Purchase campus are the same color.
At Purchase, you can choose from BA, BS, BFA, and MusB degrees in more than 40 areas in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and the visual and performing arts. A handful of students even craft their own self-determined majors.
