SUNY COLLEGE AT PURCHASE

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Suny College At Purchase

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Purchase, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, NY 10577
Main Phone: (914) 251-6000
Web Site: www.purchase.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,610 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 285 male students and 408 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.1% of the student body, while females made up 58.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (7)%, Hispanic (8)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 37.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 610.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Other Business And Management

Communications

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Environmental Control

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Home Services Vocational

Child Care

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Other Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Suny College At Purchase reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Suny College At Purchase is accredited regionally.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,837
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,927
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 18,737

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.

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