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A diverse community of unconventional thinkers have found a home for their big ideas at Purchase College. We bet you’ll fit right in.

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  • #8

    Top Public Schools
    (U.S. News and World Report)

  • 79%

    Undergrad Students Receive Financial Aid

  • $2.4m

    Merit and Talent Scholarships Awarded

  • 12:1

    Student to Faculty Ratio

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Nov
2

Upcoming Admissions Event

November 2

Register Today! This immersive event features general campus tours, facilities tours, and information sessions with faculty and staff from each of the schools/conservatories, a community fair with student services offices, and optional financial aid and “how to apply” workshops.

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What we value

Sustainability

Ranging in scale—from light bulbs and plastic bottles to entire buildings—our sustainability efforts represent a core value.

Recent Efforts
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Culture of Inclusivity

Feel the raw energy created by the amazing blend of people who unabashedly express themselves as they choose, in a judgment-free environment.

Campus Life
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Top Story

The college holds the #8 spot on US News and World Report’sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2026.

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Upcoming Events

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Nov
2

Fall Open House

Register Today! This immersive event features general campus tours, facilities tours, and information sessions with faculty and staff from each of the schools/conservatories, a community fair with student services offices, and optional financial aid and “how to apply” workshops.

9:00am
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Nov
5

Yaseen Lecture on the Fine Arts: Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds

The Yaseen Lectures on the Fine Arts bring acclaimed scholars and artists to the Neuberger Museum of Art and Purchase College, SUNY to discuss their work as it relates to contemporary ideas and issues.

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Purchase Jazz Orchestra
Dec
8