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

Purchase College Joins UN’s University Global Coalition The move is part of the college’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice.

Top Story Purchase Awarded Nearly $2M from USNSF The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students.

Purchase students benefit from the ease of access to NYC, but you don’t need to ride into Manhattan to get your groceries, see a movie, or get a part-time job.

Students from other colleges and adults with a high school diploma or its equivalent are welcome to take classes for credit at Purchase College. Learn more about who qualifies as a Visiting Student.

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

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

May 16, 2025 · Over the past five decades, Purchase College alumni have achieved significant accomplishments across nearly every field; from journalism, literature, and film, to the performing …

It’s the people and the place. Often described as a bubble—in a good way—Purchase’s sense of community comes from the open-minded, collaborative, and supportive people drawn here. It also …

Purchase College sits in Westchester County, one of the oldest and most well-established destinations in the scenic Hudson Valley, just 30 miles from Manhattan.