SUNY Purchase CDS VERIFIED

New York (Mid-Atlantic) · 7,000 undergrads · ~31 avg class size · 14:1 student-faculty · $9,000/yr sticker

public Tier 4

SUNY arts-focused public. Conservatory + LAC hybrid; visual/performing arts powerhouse.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

74.2%

most recent reported cycle

3.4–3.8

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1150–1330

middle 50% admitted SAT score

24–30

middle 50% admitted ACT score

See where your GPA + SAT land against SUNY Purchase's admit range — and real reported outcomes from other applicants.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

NYC media production: strong pipeline to HBO, Showtime, NBC Studios as PAs
Manhattan music industry: internships at major labels (Sony, Universal, Warner) from Westchester location
Mid-market advertising: Ogilvy, Publicis, smaller agencies value Purchase creative portfolios over Ivy pedigree
Film festivals and independent production: graduates stay regional, work Tribeca and SXSW circuits profitably
NYC publishing: entry roles at Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, but saturated field, low starting pay

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