U.S. News & World Report Names Purchase College a Top Public College

This year, Purchase College, SUNY is listed as one of the 11 Top Public Schools and among the best 136 National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report in the 2025 edition of their college guide.

Purchase is also listed as a top performer in the nation on social mobility, which evaluates how well colleges serve low-income students. The college is ranked 46 on that list.

Also, the college’s psychology program has been included among the list of top undergraduate psychology programs.

“We’re proud that Purchase has been nationally recognized as a Top Public College, which is a testament to our commitment to providing an excellent high quality, affordable public education in the arts, liberal arts, and sciences. We’re especially proud to be recognized for our dedication to supporting low-income students with the guidance and resources they need to succeed while in college and after graduation,” said Patricia Bice, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Purchase College.

Other Significant Rankings

In addition to the U.S. News rankings, Purchase College has been included on many significant lists.

· Purchase is listed as one of the “Top 390 Colleges” in the nation by the Princeton Review in the 2025 edition of their college guide. Purchase is also listed as a Best Northeastern College and a top Green College for its commitment to sustainability. Home to the acclaimed Performing Arts Center, Purchase was also ranked on the list of Best College Theaters.

· The Hollywood Reporter has named Purchase as one of the top 25 Acting Programs in the World for 2024 and among the best NYC-area film schools.

· The Fiske Guide to Colleges selected Purchase as one of the 300 “best and most interesting colleges in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.”

· Backstage named Purchase among the 27 Acting Colleges You Should Know.

· Money included Purchase in their list of 745 Best Colleges, which evaluates colleges based on “graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries, and more.”

About Purchase College, SUNY

Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the College, visit www.purchase.edu.