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SUNY at Purchase College SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1185-1380. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 27-30. SUNY at Purchase College admitted 74% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1185-1380
ACT middle 50%
27-30
Acceptance rate
74%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
3,197

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1380 or higher to sit in the top quarter of SUNY at Purchase College's SAT submitters; 1185 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 78% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at SUNY at Purchase College?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

SUNY at Purchase College SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing620670710
SAT Math565630670
SAT total (estimated)118513001380
ACT composite272930

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 710 in Reading and Writing but 670 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1312.

Testing policy

Does SUNY at Purchase College require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

SUNY at Purchase College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on SUNY at Purchase College's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at SUNY at Purchase College

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$8,953
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$19,203
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$18,913
First-year retention rate
80%
Graduation rate within 6 years
63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,092

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FAQ

SUNY at Purchase College admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into SUNY at Purchase College?

SUNY at Purchase College does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1185 and 1380 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1380 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1185 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for SUNY at Purchase College?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 27 to 30, with a median of 29. Scoring 30 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does SUNY at Purchase College require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, SUNY at Purchase College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on SUNY at Purchase College's admissions website before you apply.

What is SUNY at Purchase College's acceptance rate?

SUNY at Purchase College admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].