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

Jan 20 Winter Orientation Purchase welcomes all incoming Spring 2026 first-year and transfer students!

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

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.

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.

At Purchase College, the mix of professional conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with rigorous programs in the sciences, humanities, and liberal arts produces a unique kind of campus …

*All* Acting American Sign Language Anthropology Art History Arts Management Arts Open Access Asian Studies Ballet Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Chinese Cinema and Television Studies …

How to Apply How to Apply Considering applying to Purchase College? Attend our How to Apply event to learn more about the process. Hear about the application requirements, deadlines, think wide …

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