Suny At Purchase College is a public college with a published cost of attendance of $29,043. Net price by income band reflects the institution's aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,835, middle-income families pay around $19,658, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,428.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,043 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,203 |
| Room and Board | $16,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,130 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,913 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,835 |
| $30–48k | $15,230 |
| $48–75k | $19,658 |
| $75–110k | $20,886 |
| $110k+ | $25,428 |
Suny At Purchase College is a public college with a published cost of attendance of $29,043. Net price by income band reflects the institution's aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,835, middle-income families pay around $19,658, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,428. Azimuth ranks Suny At Purchase College #577 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,067, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,798; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. See the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $45,570, median federal debt of $21,067 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of SUNY Purchase College earn median 4-year earnings of $45,570, placing the institution in the 3.0th percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $21,135 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing SUNY Purchase College in the 4.8th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to New York's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,204 — the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's focus on Visual & Performing Arts, which accounts for 51% of graduates. Acting is the largest program with 149 graduates earning median earnings of $39,974 — 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Communication and Media Studies, Other program graduates 80 students with median earnings of $46,596, while Psychology, General serves 66 graduates earning $47,022. Azimuth ranks SUNY Purchase College #1405 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — placing it in the 5.1st percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
