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.

Selden, NY

Suffolk County Community College is a 2-year institution in Selden, New York, that grants associate degrees and certifications. The college offers credit for students with life experiences. Programs offered include culinary arts and food service...

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Most of the classrooms are small which is a big plus because that way you can have more one-on-one time with the professors. Not only that, but there is a lot of extra help provided around the campus.

” – Julia from NY

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$5,533

average net price

20,549

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Excelsior University

Albany, NY

Excelsior College is a private, 4-year institution established in Albany, New York. The college aims to serve adult students, primarily through offering online course options for over 40 academic programs. Depending on their program of study...

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Excelsior College is very supportive of its students. Excelsior provides a Counselor that makes contact with the student for continued support and eliminates frustration for the student. Excelsior makes frequent contact with the student to determine...

” – Sylvia from Shaker Hts, OH

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

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average net price

17,166

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Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

Mount Saint Mary College is a private liberal arts college based in Newburgh, New York. The school houses The Center on Aging and Disability Policy and The Collaborative for Equity in Literature Learning, as well as several other research centers...

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I'm a nursing major at MSMC and the first year was SO difficult. I had to learn how to manage my time really efficiently to get everything done. The more I studied, the more I realized how much I was actually learning unlike high school. The...

” – Ashley from Washingtonville, NY

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1072

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$25,242

average net price

1,941

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Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY

Hudson Valley Community College is associated with the State University of New York (SUNY). The Troy-based campus features two science centers, a telecommunications center, library learning commons, a health technologies center, a technical building...

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This college is great. If you take the time to do your work and get involved, you can learn a lot and have fun doing so.

” – Phillip from Broadalbin, NY

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$8,548

average net price

8,454

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CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a public liberal arts college and part of the City University of New York system. Brooklyn College is home to schools of Business, Arts, Education, Humanities, and Sciences conferring degrees in over 175 fields of study. Most...

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Brooklyn college has great professors and provides an incredible learning experience.
The tuition is very affordable and the quality of education I have received so far is very good.
Sometimes there are issues with finding help, mostly because most...

” – Jonathan from Brooklyn, NY

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1130

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$4,736

average net price

15,938

number of students

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Wells College

Aurora, NY

Wells College is a coeducational 4-year liberal arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Wells confers undergraduate degrees in a variety of academic majors and all classes feature hands-on learning components, including one...

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Since I came to Wells it has been a great ride. My classes have not been easy by a long shot. I have taken courses in International Studies, Politics, Philosophy, English and Science. The professors for the most part all have doctorates and...

” – Experienced

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1084

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$20,066

average net price

342

number of students

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D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY

D’Youville University is a private, independent institution located in Buffalo, New York. All classes, seminars, and labs in the more than 50 major options at DYU are instructed by expert faculty members, not teaching assistants. Students in the...

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PROFESSORS ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL.

” – STRANGE from Liverpool, NY

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1133

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$19,441

average net price

2,619

number of students

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The Juilliard School

New York, NY

Founded in 1905, the Juilliard School is a performing arts conservatory in New York City. Juilliard offers undergraduate degrees in Dance, Drama, and Music as well as concentrations in several theatrical and musical fields of study. Located on the...

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This school seems like the perfect place to immerse yourself in the performing arts and step up to a professional level.

” – Rebekah from Wheaton, IL

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$41,022

average net price

979

number of students

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Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY

Dutchess Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the hills above Poughkeepsie, New York, with a satellite facility open in Wappingers Falls. DCC offers over 50 academic programs, which feature tuition rates lower than any...

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Dutchess Community College is a wonderful school. The staff actually sits down and goes through every little detail with you to help you succeed. They also try to get you active in events and sports.

” – Christina from Newburgh, NY

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$7,704

average net price

7,222

number of students

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Eugene Lang College at The New School

New York, NY

Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts is an academic space that defies tradition. Our approach to liberal arts education was born out of The New School’s vision to transcend intellectual boundaries and reimagine academic norms. At Lang, we challenge...

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I absolutely adore the open-mindedness of the courses offered here, as well as the candor of the professors. All students have advisors that are ready and willing to meet and help students meet their academic goals. The dorms are awesome.

” – Meg from Stamford, CT

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1207

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87%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$51,218

average net price

9,625

number of students

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Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY

Established in 1866, Roberts Wesleyan College is a private, Christ-centered institution established in the suburbs of Rochester, New York. The college is home to over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, many of which can be completed through...

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I got to sit in a class to see how classes were run here and the professors know what they're talking about and they really care about their students.

” – Z from NY

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1143

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87%

acceptance rate

Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$23,569

average net price

1,662

number of students

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CUNY City College

New York, NY

The City College of New York is a public senior college in upper Manhattan and the oldest institution of higher learning in the City University of New York system. CCNY is home to 10 academic divisions and schools conferring undergraduate degrees as...

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There will always be hard to understand professors wherever you go, but there are lots of places at the college that offer help, and in my experience, many fellow students are willing to group together to ace a class.

” – Denise from New York, NY

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1145

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64%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$2,385

average net price

15,031

number of students

Colleges in New York

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