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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.

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 …

Purchase College is proudly recognized by a variety of publications, including US...

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.

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

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.

Ask Purchase students their favorite thing about Purchase, and most often, their answers will share a theme— the sense of community. It’s the people and the place.

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 …

Sep 29, 2025 · View current program descriptions, academic requirements, faculty, and courses in the Purchase College Catalog