SUNY at Purchase College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into SUNY at Purchase College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

72.8%

Admission Difficulty for SUNY at Purchase College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Purchase College is 72.8%. Its admission rate is the 82nd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Purchase College and can you get accepted?

Purchase College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 5,259 out of the 7,221 who applied were admitted.

SUNY at Purchase College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.37. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Purchase College?

73% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY at Purchase College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.37 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1270 on the SAT
Score 29 on the ACT

Purchase College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.37

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY at Purchase College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Purchase College are to have around a 3.37 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Purchase College accepts 73% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Purchase College is 3.37 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #68 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Purchase College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted SUNY at Purchase College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	12.8%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.8%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	17.9%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	16.7%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.8%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	20.2%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.2%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.6%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Calculate My Chances

Purchase College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY at Purchase College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 10% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1178-1363

Applicants Submitting SAT

10%

SAT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	600
Math 25th Percentile	578
Composite 25th Percentile	1178

SAT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	700
Math 75th Percentile	663
Composite 75th Percentile	1363
Average SAT Score	1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY at Purchase College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Purchase College is 1270 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1178-1363. Students who get into SUNY at Purchase College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Purchase College ranks #41 in the state of New York and #240 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1270 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Purchase College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1178 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1178, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1090, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY at Purchase College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1270, you have around a 73% chance of being admitted. A 1363 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

SUNY at Purchase College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1363 and Above	Good	>84%
1270 to 1363	Avg +	73%-84%
1178 to 1270	Avg -	59%-73%
1086 to 1178	Reach	43%-59%
Less than 1086	Low	<43%

Calculate My Chances

Purchase College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

27-32

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	28
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	27

ACT Scores for SUNY at Purchase College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	34
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	32
Average ACT Score	29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Purchase College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Purchase College is 29, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 27 and 32. The school ranks #33 in New York and #178 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 29. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 27 and score in the score in the top 15 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 24.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY at Purchase College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY at Purchase College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Purchase College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 29 score has around 73% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 32 ACT score.

SUNY at Purchase College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
32 and Above	Good	>85%
29 to 32	Avg +	73%-85%
27 to 29	Avg -	62%-73%
25 to 27	Reach	49%-62%
Less than 25	Low	<49%

Calculate My Chances

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

SUNY at Purchase College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,535	2,686	7,221
Accepted	3,472	1,787	5,259
Acceptance Rate	77%	67%	73%
Enrolled	470	307	777
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	17%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 76 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY at Purchase College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY at Purchase College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY at Purchase College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY at Purchase College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Purchase College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.37 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1270 on the SAT and 29 on the ACT will further lock in your application.