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White Plains, Georgia is home to SUNY Purchase. White Plains is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Purchase go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, art studies, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 31% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at SUNY Purchase is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,811 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at SUNY Purchase. The school has a residential or campus feel. SUNY Purchase offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. SUNY Purchase values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded on the principle that artists and scholars are indispensable to each other and to an enlightened society, Purchase College combines professional conservatory programs in the visual and performing arts and distinguished programs in liberal arts. Purchase celebrates creativity and diversity in a climate of intellectual and artistic freedom. The College seeks and supports students of exceptional talent and aptitude for apprentice relationships with artists, performers, scientists and scholars making significant contributions in their fields. Purchase students acquire the intellectual skills, general knowledge and cultural appreciation that build the foundation for a productive career and meaningful life. Personal and intellectual confidence is developed through a substantive creative endeavor, performance or independent scholarly research that culminates the Purchase academic experience. The CollegeÆs programs and environment promote responsible engagement in a complex and dynamic society. As a public institution, Purchase College promotes lifelong learning for students of all ages, backgrounds, and incomes and extends the arts to the larger community through exhibitions and performances at our Neuberger Museum of Art and Performing Arts Center. As an educational institution, cultural and artistic center, community resource and gateway to opportunity, Purchase is committed to enriching the lives of the public it serves."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Purchase
735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, NY 10577
General Phone: (914) 251-6000
Admissions Phone: (914) 251-6300
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 251-6350
http://www.purchase.edu
SUNY Purchase awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 329 | liberal arts and sciences, English literature, history, social studies, sociology, political science, economics, creative writing, ... |
| Music | 121 | music, music performance |
| Art Studies | 117 | visual and performing arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 99 | dance, drama, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Media | 36 | journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 25 | art history and criticism |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 24 | cinematography |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | conservation |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Purchase in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 791 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 38 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, SUNY Purchase had a total enrollment of 3,811 students (3,536 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 37% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 76% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
SUNY Purchase offers campus housing for 2,360 of its 3,536 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of White Plains, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,946 | 2,142 | 31% | 718 | 34% |
| Men | 2,701 | 838 | 31% | 319 | 38% |
| Women | 4,245 | 1,304 | 31% | 399 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 251-6300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,608 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,610 |
| Room and board | $ 8,446 |
| Room charge | $ 5,166 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,280 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Purchase participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 679100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 251-6350
SUNY Purchase has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $75,312 | 14 | $72,552 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $60,757 | 32 | $59,204 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $48,152 | 15 | $45,743 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $63,333 | 61 | $58,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
| Baseball | Other |
| Track | Other |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Purchase Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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