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Why Purchase?

For us, think wide open isn’t a slogan. It’s a promise. That a Purchase College education will prepare you for both your first job and your last.

We’re an open, interdisciplinary campus, where students from all over the U.S. and 35 countries come together in the name of learning and intellectual exploration; a place where students are given the tools and the independence to discover what really motivates them and how best to apply that passion.

You’ll be 30 minutes from Manhattan and also seeing art shows in the woods. You’ll be getting the value and quality of a renowned SUNY education, but in a rigorous, focused setting that feels small, quirky, and curious.

Do What You Came Here to Do

Education isn’t about how well you can regurgitate facts; it’s about real knowledge. We’re talking about the stuff that you can—and will—use in your life as a professional. Our visual artists put on gallery shows, our scientists publish research, our journalists track down the stories. And when our graduates pound the pavement, they are excited—and prepared—for the many opportunities that await.

Senior Project

A cornerstone of the Purchase College education is the Senior Project. You’ll spend your senior year intensely devoted to a project of your own creation, something that you’re passionate about, that—with the support of our world-class faculty and your fellow students—will reflect all of the growth, knowledge, and technical skill you’ve developed in your time here.

A Diverse Community of Scholars

Purchase wouldn’t be Purchase without the people. We know it’s our students and faculty that make the school, which is why it’s so important for us to be sure that everyone in our community has the support and freedom of expression to become who they want to be. We’re a whole lot of bright and talented people who work hard and put forward ideas that provoke conversation.

Come for a visit; we think you’ll like it here.


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