Facts and Stats
Just like you, we’re so much more than a number.
But here are the stats* for fall 2024.
3,360
Total student enrollment
- 3,283 undergraduate students and 77 graduate students.
81%
New York residents
- The remainder hail from 41 states and 35 foreign countries.
88.9%
Average GPA of the incoming class
- 98% of students who chose to submit their standardized test scores had a combined SAT score of 1000 or higher.
(Read our Test-Optional Policy).
14%
Incoming freshmen are first-generation college students
12:1
Average Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- Averages vary by program.
48 + 38
Majors and Minors
- And four graduate majors, plus artist diplomas and performers certificates
86% + 73%
Live on Campus
- 86% of first-year students and 73% of all matriculated students
18
- Average class size
More Stats
Rankings
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Nationally Ranked for Graduates Who Earn PhDs
According to the National Science Foundation survey.
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Latest Rankings and Ratings
Purchase College is proudly recognized by a variety of publications, including the #11 spot on U.S. News and World Report’s Top Public Schools list.
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Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025: “Unique Within the SUNY System”
Purchase noted for academics, sense of community, engaged professors, and raw energy.
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The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Purchase named among best in the world.
*These numbers are updated every December by the Office of Institutional Research.