Purchase College, SUNY's main campus specializes in a distinctive fusion of conservatory-level arts training and liberal arts education, creating a dynamic environment for creative expression, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Spanning 500 acres in Westchester County, the campus supports professional preparation in the arts alongside broad scholarly pursuits, with small classes, engaged faculty, and abundant performance and exhibition opportunities.
- School of the Arts (Visual Arts): BFA programs in Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Film, Theatre Design/Technology, and Visual Arts (Interdisciplinary); focuses on studio practice, technical skills, and conceptual development.
- School of the Arts (Performing Arts): Conservatory programs including BFA in Acting, Dance Performance, Theatre and Performance; BMus in Music Composition (Classical), Instrumental Performance, Jazz Studies, Studio Composition, Studio Production, Voice and Opera Studies; emphasizes rigorous performance training, ensemble work, and production.
- School of Liberal Arts and Sciences: BA/BS degrees in Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Economics, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Language and Culture, Latin American/Caribbean/Latinx Studies, Law and Justice Studies, Liberal Arts, Mathematics/Computer Science, Media Studies, New Media, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology; integrates scientific inquiry, social analysis, and quantitative skills.
- School of Humanities: BA in Art History, Cinema and Television Studies, Creative Writing, English and Global Literatures, Gender Studies, History, Journalism, Philosophy and Critical Thought; explores literature, culture, theory, and historical contexts.
Graduate offerings include MA in Arts and Cultural Management, Music Performance, and Studio Composition. The campus's academic focus nurtures originality through capstone projects, internships, and community engagement, preparing students for professional careers in arts, media, education, and beyond.
