EOP Admissions

 

 

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Open to New York residents only. 

First-Year applicants must be eligible both academically and financially. For transfer students, see requirements below.

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1. EOP Academic Eligibility

First-Year Applicants

• EOP Financial Information Form

Check Your GPA

EOP candidates’ high school averages fall between 76–84, below the college’s traditional criteria for admission.

Test Scores With GPA

EOP follows the college’s Test-Optional policy, and thus, SAT/ACT score submission is not required.

Test Scores Without GPA

Students applying from alternative high schools that do not calculate student GPAs must submit SAT/ACT scores as a supplement to transcripts.

EOP Ranges for SAT: 930–1080 and ACT: 17–21.

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Transfer Applicants

• You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for consideration.
• Verification of previous/current enrollment in an opportunity program (EOP, HEOP, SEEK, CD) is required for transfer eligibility. 
• Priority is given to EOP students within the State University of New York system.

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Purchase College does not offer fee waivers; however, those who may qualify for a SUNY or Common App fee waiver should review the eligibility requirements.