Welcome

Purchase College has long been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence while maintaining a diverse cultural atmosphere and an emphasis on extracurricular activities aimed at the enrichment of the larger community through Leadership, Diversity, and Service.

As you counsel you students on college preparation and selection we hope that you will keep Purchase College in mind. With applications, enrollment, and retention at an all time high, Purchase College is rapidly becoming a college of choice.

As major advocates for students throughout the college selection process, it is important for you to have the most accurate information available. This page was designed to provide counselors with the most up-to-date and useful information throughout the admissions process. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to our continuous collaboration. If you need additional information, please continue to explore our website or contact us directly.

IMMEDIATE DECISION DAYS 2011

Do you have motivated and high achieving seniors interested in Purchase College?
Immediate Decision Day is an opportunity for qualified Liberal Arts and Science applicants to participate in a quick, easy, and personal admissions process.

Students must meet the minimum criteria below:
GPA= 85% or 3.0
SAT=1100 (Critical Reading & Math)

On-Campus Immediate Decision Days
Saturday, December 3rd                         
 OR
Saturday, December 10th                        
9:00 AM-2:30PM          
           
Immediate Decision Day is specifically for freshman Liberal Arts & Science applicants.  See a list of Liberal Arts & Science majors available at Purchase College.  PLEASE NOTE: Purchase College was recently a recipient of an NSF grant and we are making a concerted effort to increase students in the STEM fields (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry). Students interested in those fields and who meet the following criteria may be eligible for increased scholarship monies:

GPA=90%
SAT=1200

Nominate a student to become part of the Purchase College Community today, using our online form or if you prefer, fax us the 2011 fillable Nomination Form.  

 
*Offers of admissions made during Immediate Decision Day are non-binding.

Class Profile

Freshman

• Total number of applications: 8891
• Total number of enrolled: 765
• Average high school GPA: 86
• Average SAT score: 1115 (Critical Reading and Math portions only)
• Percentage of applications for Liberal Arts and Sciences: 57%
• Percentage of applications for Visual and Performing Arts: 43%

Transfer

• Total number of applications: 1500
• Total number of enrolled: 327
• Average GPA: 3.0

Click our FastFacts for a quick guide to our class profile.

 Spring E-Newsletter

Purchase College accepts both the SUNY Application and the Common Application. There are various application processes determined by the academic program one applies to. Please visit the Application Instructions page for more detailed information. 

We accept transcripts electronically through a company called Docufide. It is a secure and direct option for high school counselors to send transcripts to our College electronically without the hassle of using paper and mailing envelopes. As a counselor, you will receive confirmed delivery on all transcripts sent. Interested schools should contact Docufide directly to set up an account: www.docufide.com.

Score Choice

Purchase College does not participate in the Score Choice option available through the College Board or the similar program through Educational Testing Service (ETS).  We encourage you to submit scores from all test sittings of the SAT, ACT or SAT Subject Tests. Purchase College evaluates thousands of competitive applicants each year for admission; access to your full testing profile enables the admissions counselors to fully and fairly assess each applicant.

Purchase College maintains a holistic review process with a focus on the quality of your academic program, your cumulative academic average, your test scores and your supplemental application. Standardized testing is a measurement of aptitude and will continue to be part of our admissions process. We recommend testing for the SAT or ACT in the spring of junior year and fall of the senior year.

 Presentation Options

While we truly enjoy visiting your schools during the traditional college fairs and high school visits we would also like to provide you with a FREE service to help your students and their families. In lieu of the traditional high school visit we offer a menu of presentations to choose from. Examples include: Maneuvering through the SUNY System, Tips & Tricks for Essay Writing, Social Networking: Do’s and Dont’s, Value of Liberal Arts Education, Financing Your Education.  Contact the Office of Admissions to arrange for a presentation at your school. 

Contact the Office of Admissions to arrange for a presentation at your school.

Counselor Connect

Be sure to check out SUNY's Counselor Connect page to check the status of applications and access other helpful information.

Virtual Inquiry Packet and Publications

Purchase College's new and improved publications are now available!  Please click on the link below to view the electronic version of our new viewbook and share with your students!

Viewbook2009

 

These files are in the Adobe PDF file format.
You must have the Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print them. To download a free copy of the translation software, go to Adobe Acrobat Reader.