Colleges in New York

New York, the Empire State, with the motto “Ever Upward,” is a Northeastern state that’s home to the Statue of Liberty, the US symbol of freedom, democracy, and opportunity. New York City, The Big Apple, has, likewise, become known as a place of entrepreneurship, social tolerance, cinemas, and Broadway, and claims more than 40% of the state’s population. There are more than 200 colleges in New York, dozens of which are a part of either the State University of New York (SUNY) or the City University of New York (CUNY) systems. The oldest institution in the state is Columbia University, which was originally chartered as King’s College, and it’s also the most selective. New York has two federal service academies, Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Judaism institutions. Financial services claims the top industry spot in NY, but its closely followed by health care, professional and technical services, and retail trade. Standard attractions for New York include the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Empire State Building, as well as Watkins Glen State Park, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, and the Enchanted Mountain region.

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution located in the Brooklyn borough. The school offers professional certifications as well as bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. CUNY New York City College of Technology provides tech...

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I haven't started the credit course classes but I attended the summer classes. The professors really know how to teach you. If your professor isn't the best teacher then there is a tutor who will work with you until you understand your work. You will...

” – Kristine from Brooklyn, NY

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$3,667

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14,277

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Herkimer County Community College

Herkimer, NY

Centrally located in New York State, Herkimer County Community College sits on nearly 500 acres overlooking the Mohawk Valley. Offering more than 40 associate degrees and certificate programs, students can choose a major in art, business...

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If you take bare-minimum classes, that is exactly what you will get out of your experience here. If you take challenging classes, you will be taking classes with other serious students who are looking to learn, and not just to get a degree.

” – Martha from Schenectady, NY

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2 Year

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$7,512

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2,024

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SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

Founded in 1871, the State University of New York at Geneseo is a public liberal arts college in western New York State and a campus of the SUNY system. Geneseo grants bachelor’s degrees in 50 academic majors and 27 interdisciplinary minors. With...

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Despite the frigid weather, the atmosphere at SUNY Geneseo is unparalleled with attention grabbing sunsets, rolling hills and a picturesque college town vibe. The academic program at Geneseo provides a diverse array of classes with professors who...

” – Danielle from Coram, NY

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4 Year

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$18,924

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4,535

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Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, NY

SUNY Empire State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Saratoga Springs, New York. The college is a member of the State University of New York system, and it maintains over 30 locations throughout the region and abroad. Students...

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It will online at my time

” – D from holliswood, NY

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$12,142

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9,462

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Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, NY

Finger Lakes Community College is a 2-year community college affiliated with SUNY. FLCC offers courses in over 50 departments as well as eight fully-accredited online degree programs. The Finger Lakes athletic department features men’s and women’s...

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finger lakes community college is a great place to start your education path in college and earn a degree. they have campuses in 3 different counties making it easy to find classes that fit your needs and schedule. so far, my experience has been...

” – Hannah from Williamson, NY

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$9,543

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5,414

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY

With a campus overlooking Seneca Lake, Hobart & William Smith Colleges are liberal arts colleges in the Finger Lakes region of New York State that operate in a coordinate college system. Originally founded as separate colleges for women and men...

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I am currently taking a wide variety of classes, being a current first year. HWS has 8 required goals that must be completed for graduation. These goals help to broaden your horizon, while meeting your Major/Minor requirements. This school has...

” – Abigail M. W.

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type of institution

4 Year

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$32,940

average net price

1,684

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Orange County Community College

Middletown, NY

Orange County Community College, also known as SUNY Orange, is a 2-year community college in southern New York state. SUNY Orange grants degrees and certificates in over 35 fields of study across 19 academic departments. Students in the college’s...

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This college will challenge the mind of any intellectual student that enrolls. The Honors Program at SUNY Orange is much more difficult than many honors high school classes, testing critical thinking and analyzing skills that may have been put by the...

” – Britney from Middletown, NY

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$4,660

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5,047

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Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY

Mohawk Valley Community College is the first 2-year community college established in New York State. MVCC has two campuses featuring degrees and certificates in over 90 areas of study and is part of the State University of New York system. In order...

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I visited many colleges and found this one to be the most comfortable fit for me. A small (but not too small) college, where I feel that I will not get lost in the crowd academically. I am looking forward to coming to MVCC!

” – Gabrielle from Parish, NY

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$7,722

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5,347

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

With campus along the banks of the Saranac River, SUNY Plattsburgh is a 4-year liberal arts college in northeast New York State’s Champlain Valley. Part of the State University of New York system, SUNY Plattsburgh offers bachelor’s degrees in over 70...

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I have met some of the most unique, peculiar, and interesting professors during my time at Plattsburgh, and I can say with full honesty that I have never regretted my choice to attend college at PSU. I learned an incredible amount of vital material...

” – Adrian from Saranac, NY

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$15,845

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4,738

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Brooklyn Law School

Brooklyn, NY

Located in downtown Brooklyn Heights, just a short subway ride from Manhattan, Brooklyn Law School is a legal institution combining coursework with professional skills training and maintains law centers in 9 fields of the legal profession. The...

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1,184

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Metropolitan College of New York

New York, NY

Metropolitan College of New York is a private school with locations in lower Manhattan and The Bronx. MCNY offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs divided among its three schools. All classes are founded on MCNY’s philosophy of purpose...

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

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$15,310

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660

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Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, NY

Jamestown Community College is a 2-year institution and the first community college in the State University of New York system. SUNY Jamestown grants degrees and certificates in over 50 academic programs and its Job Shadow program allows students to...

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Being a music major, I can't really comment on a large portion of the classes offered at Jamestown Community College. Not to sound full-of-myself, I am a little ahead of where the music classes are, so I'm not learning a lot in them. But, the general...

” – Ashley from Campbell, NY

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$8,416

average net price

3,798

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Colleges in New York

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