Colleges in New York

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.
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Five Towns College is a for-profit college on Long Island and the only residential private school in its county. Five Towns offers eight majors in the fields of business and the arts. Outside of the classroom, Five Towns orchestrates a number of on...

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The Dominican College of Blauvelt is a private, 4-year institution established in Orangeburg, New York. Dominican College is situated in a suburb just 17 miles outside of New York City, giving students the opportunity to access everything the city...

CUNY School of Law
Long Island City, NY
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From its campus a quick subway ride from midtown Manhattan, CUNY School of Law is a public interest law school in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City. The CUNY law curriculum encompasses three years and culminates in a one or two semester...

CUNY Bronx Community College

CUNY Bronx Community College is a public institution situated in University Heights. The school has an open admissions policy and administers the SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center. BCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and the first community...

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Bronx Community College is a great option for a two year college, wide variety of mayors, mix ethnicity and very flexible hours schedule.

” – Rosa from Bronx, NY
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The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York was founded in 1884 and is the oldest acting school in the nation. The private academy is a nonprofit and located in the Manhattan borough of New York City. AADA offers an Associate’s of Occupational...

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I attended the Summer Program in 2010.

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Founded in 1851, Albany Law School is an institution located in New York’s state capital and the oldest independent law school in the United States. Albany’s JD program is available in 3 and 4-year options with the first year taking place in the...

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With campus a short drive from the Hudson River, Columbia-Greene Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the State University of New York system. C-GCC is home to 10 academic departments featuring 40 degree and certificate-granting...

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The teachers work with you, if you need help, they give it to you. The classes are small and easy, and the work isn't as difficult as most would think.

” – Ashley from Red Hook, NY
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Sullivan County Community College is a 2-year college in the Catskill Mountains and part of the State University of New York system. SUNY Sullivan is home to 15 academic departments offering degree and certificate programs. Every new student is...

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They have a great campus.

” – Israel from New York, NY
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Paul Smith’s College of Arts and Sciences is a private school in northern New York State and the only college in the Adirondacks. Paul Smith’s offers bachelor’s degrees in 20 academic majors and is also home to seven associate degree-granting...

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Ecologically-minded, but lacking in funds and motivation in times. Come here if you are an intelligent, hard-working student who desires to be an agent of change. We need students who are willing to help make this beautiful college of the Adirondacks...

” – Sierra from Paul Smiths, NY
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As the only public college in New York’s Adirondack Park region, North Country Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the State University of New York system. Among North Country’s 20 degree-granting fields of study, the college’s...

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SUNY Westchester Community College is a 2-year public community college in upstate New York. WCC offers over 60 associate degree programs as well as the biggest Continuing Education Department in the entire SUNY system. In order to make accessing the...

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All there is to be learnt and more. The program is interesting so far. Very high expectations and faculty who go out of their way to lend a hand.

” – Dona from E-Elmhurst, NY
School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School

The School of Jazz and Contemporary music is renowned across the globe for its artist-as-mentor approach. We offer legendary musicians as mentors, small ensemble-based performance, a progressive curriculum, as well as access to unique musical...

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This program is simply amazing. So many incredible teachers and fellow students you will meet; the community is just wonderful. Highly recommended for students seeking to develop their own voice in the Jazz capital of the world!

” – James from Milton, DE

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