Tuition and Fees

As a State University of New York (SUNY) public institution, Purchase College offers tuition rates are attractive and affordable.

Tuition and Fees: 2011–12

Tuition and fees are authorized by the State University of New York Board of Trustees and are subject to change. 2012–13 tuition and fees will be posted as soon as they are available.

For New York State residents

For out-of-state residents: 

Please note:

• Students who are in the U.S. on temporary visas (e.g., B-1, F-1, J-1, or H) are considered out-of-state students for SUNY credit tuition purposes.
• Purchase College fees include a college fee and technology fee. (Newly matriculated students are charged an additional $15 fee for a Purchase College ID card in their first semester of matriculation.)
• Rockland Community College fees include a technology fee, activity fee and accident insurance.

RCC Fees

Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid. You may be eligible for TAP awards, Pell Grants, and student loans as a full-time or part-time matriculated student.

• Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the required federal application.
• The Purchase College Federal Code is 006791.
• For more information:
  • visit Finance Your Education and
  • contact the Office of Financial Aid at Purchase College:
    (914) 251-6350 | finaidhelp@purchase.edu

Updated July 27, 2011