BA/BS merit (applicants with 87 GPA+)
In-State Requirements
GPA 87.0+
Purchase College offers merit and talent scholarships. This year, **we** i**ncreased merit scholarship awards for BA and BS programs to $8.7 million**, offered to every applicant earning an 87 GPA or higher on a first-come, first-served basis based on the date of application ([before Jan 1](/live/blurbs/3028-scholarships-for-early-action-and-all-applicants) and [after Jan 1](/live/blurbs/3029-scholarships-for-applicants-accepted-after-january).)
Institutional Scholarships (Purchase College)
Last year, Purchase College offered approximately $2.2 million in scholarships to academically qualified new and returning students. Institutional scholarships are made available directly from the college by the Purchase College Foundation and come from the generous contributions of donors to Purchase College, including individuals, families, foundations, and corporations.
Merit Housing Scholarship
Merit Housing Scholarship is awarded to students in recognition of academic excellence in high school.
President’s Broadview Scholarship Award for Liberal Arts and Sciences
President’s Broadview Scholarship Award for Liberal Arts and Sciences is awarded to students in recognition of their achievements in high school.
President’s Scholarship for Liberal Arts and Sciences
President’s Scholarship for Liberal Arts and Sciences is awarded to students in recognition of their achievements in high school.
Purchase Promise (full housing scholarship)
Students offered the Purchase Promise award and meet the criteria outlined below are eligible for a full housing scholarship, which covers the full cost of a double occupancy room in an approved building. Meals (including the required meal plan for students living in traditional campus housing) are not covered by the award.
📋 Renewal: 2.0 GPA