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74.7%Acceptance
$8,953Tuition
3,110Students
62%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$45,092Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,953
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,863
Average Net Price
$19,067
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,836
Books & Supplies
$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,593
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,067
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$223/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
59.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $12,320
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,753
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,148
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,454
$110,001+ $26,346

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $12,320 annually at Purchase, while those making over $110,000 face the full $26,346 cost. The net price of $19,067 reflects Purchase's commitment to keeping arts education accessible. Over four years, middle-class families can expect to invest roughly $80,000 total.

Purchase graduates carry a median debt of $21,067, translating to $223 monthly payments for a decade. With median earnings hitting $45,092 ten years out, graduates dedicate about 6% of their income to loan payments. The 59.86% loan repayment rate suggests some creative careers start slowly but build momentum. Only 44% of students need federal loans, and 36% receive Pell Grants.

Low-income students pursuing creative passions get the strongest value here, paying less than half what wealthy families contribute while accessing the same well-known arts programs that launched careers like Edie Falco's and Regina King's.

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