Tuition and Aid
Tuition and financial aid are a big part of this important decision.
We try to keep Purchase affordable and accessible to all, whether you’re coming from down the road or across the globe. Our Financial Aid Office is experienced and trained to handle your questions and unique situations. Review the costs of attendance below and when you’re ready to enroll, we’ll be here to guide you through the process of paying for school. Purchase College also awards scholarships based on academic achievement, talent, and program of study.
- Rates contained on this page are subject to change without notice pending New York State, SUNY or College Board of Trustee action.
- The College has instituted a moratorium on broad-based fees and course fees (As of Fall 2017: Does not include room rates, meal plans or the Activity Fee as it is a fee that is decided upon by the student government.)
Costs
Full Time Undergraduate, Living On and Off Campus
New York State Residents
Costs per semester
| Living | Tuition | Fees | Room (average) | Meals (average) | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| On Campus | $3,535 | $973 | $5,585 | $3,340 | $13,433 | $26,866 |
| Off Campus | $3,535 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $4,508 | $9,016 |
Out of State Residents
Costs per semester
| Living | Tuition | Fees | Room (average) | Meals (average) | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| On Campus | $8,660 | $973 | $5,585 | $3,340 | $18,558 | $37,116 |
| Off Campus | $8,660 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $9,633 | $19,266 |
Full Time Graduate, Living Off Campus
New York State Residents Living Off Campus
Costs per semester
| Tuition | Fees | Room | Meals | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| $5,655 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $6,628 | $13,256 |
Out of State Residents Living Off Campus
Costs per semester
| Tuition | Fees | Room | Meals | Total for Semester | Total Yearly |
| $11,780 | $973 | $0 | $0 | $12,753 | $25,506 |