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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.

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

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.

New at Purchase College 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.

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.

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 …

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