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The State University of New York at Purchase is commonly known as SUNY Purchase or Purchase College. It was established in the year 1967 and is located in Purchase, New York, United States. SUNY Purchase enrolls more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. Classes are offered through the following degree granting schools:
SUNY Purchase's students participate in sports such as soccer, basketball, cross country, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. The students also publish a weekly on-campus newspaper called "The Independent." In addition, WPSR 1610 is the student-run radio station on campus, and PTV is the university's own TV station. Notable alumni of the university include Josh Hartnett, actor; Imani Coppola, musician; and J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, forensic psychologist and television personality.
Purchase, NY is home to SUNY Purchase. Purchase 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, photography and commercial art, 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 29% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
SUNY Purchase has 4,251 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. SUNY Purchase has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Purchase values student athletics, and belongs to the Other.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Purchase
735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, NY 10577-1400
General Phone: (914) 251-6000
http://www.purchase.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 343 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, English literature, history, economics, anthropology, political science, social studies, ... |
| Music | 114 | music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 86 | dance, drama, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting |
| Art Studies | 80 | visual and performing arts |
| Media | 42 | journalism, communication studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 29 | cinematography |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 21 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | conservation |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 1 | business and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Purchase in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 713 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 58 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, SUNY Purchase had a total enrollment of 4,251 students (3,974 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 74% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
SUNY Purchase offers campus housing for 2,627 of its 3,974 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrison, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,288 | 3,016 | 29% | 785 | 26% |
| Men | 4,028 | 1,153 | 29% | 319 | 28% |
| Women | 6,260 | 1,863 | 30% | 466 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,997 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,257 |
| Room and board | $ 9,484 |
| Room charge | $ 5,886 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,598 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Purchase participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 679100)
SUNY Purchase has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $80,527 | 16 | $76,768 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $68,396 | 30 | $63,246 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $51,745 | 23 | $51,182 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $41,913 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $67,608 | 70 | $62,162 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
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, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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