Purchase College (SUNY)
Founded 1967
President Christine Mangino (President)
Fees USD 9,870
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Purchase College is a public liberal arts and arts conservatory college of the State University of New York (SUNY), founded in 1967 in Purchase, Westchester County. Purchase is unique in the SUNY system for its combination of conservatory arts training and liberal arts education. The college is known for its programs in film, theatre, dance, music, and visual arts, as well as strong liberal arts and sciences programs. It enrolls approximately 4,200 students.
Schools and Programs
- Conservatory of Music — Classical performance and jazz programs
- Conservatory of Dance — Ballet and modern dance training
- Conservatory of Theatre Arts — Acting, directing, and design
- School of Film and Media Studies — Film production and media studies
- School of Art+Design — Visual arts and design
- School of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Humanities, sciences, and social sciences
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Portfolio/Audition: Required for all conservatory programs
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1150–1350
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
- In-State Tuition: ~$9,870
Key Deadlines
- Conservatory Auditions: December 1 – February 15
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions