Colleges in New York

New York is home to 348 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for big city campuses and strong Greek life, New York offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

348 total in New York

New York University

New York, NY
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
9% admit
Tuition
$53,770
ACT
ACT 34–35

New York University is a private 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~28,663 students. Admissions are highly selective (9% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $53,770/year.

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
74% admit
Tuition
$24,990
ACT
ACT 27–32

University at Buffalo is a public 4-year institution in Buffalo, NY. Enrollment: ~20,112 students. Admissions are accessible (74% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,990/year.

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY
NCAA D1Greek LifeBeach Town
Admit
49% admit
Tuition
$24,990
ACT
ACT 29–33

Stony Brook University is a public 4-year institution in Stony Brook, NY. Enrollment: ~18,101 students. Admissions are accessible (49% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,990/year.

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY
Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
54% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY Hunter College is a public 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~16,289 students. Admissions are accessible (54% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY
Very SafeNCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
48% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~16,154 students. Admissions are accessible (48% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
9% admit
Tuition
$60,286
ACT
ACT 33–35

Cornell University is a private 4-year institution in Ithaca, NY. Enrollment: ~15,995 students. Admissions are highly selective (9% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,286/year.

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
46% admit
Tuition
$55,920
ACT
ACT 29–32

Syracuse University is a private 4-year institution in Syracuse, NY. Enrollment: ~15,477 students. Admissions are accessible (46% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $55,920/year.

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
39% admit
Tuition
$23,100
ACT
ACT 30–32

Binghamton University is a public 4-year institution in Vestal, NY. Enrollment: ~14,655 students. Admissions are selective (39% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $23,100/year.

CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public 4-year institution in Brooklyn, NY. Enrollment: ~13,580 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
67% admit
Tuition
$52,030
ACT
ACT 29–33

Rochester Institute of Technology is a private 4-year institution in Rochester, NY. Enrollment: ~13,215 students. Admissions are accessible (67% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $52,030/year.

University at Albany

Albany, NY
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
69% admit
Tuition
$24,910
ACT

University at Albany is a public 4-year institution in Albany, NY. Enrollment: ~12,564 students. Admissions are accessible (69% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,910/year.

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
64% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY Queens College is a public 4-year institution in Queens, NY. Enrollment: ~12,550 students. Admissions are accessible (64% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

CUNY City College

New York, NY
Ski Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY City College is a public 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~12,505 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

New York, NY
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~11,590 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY
Very SafeNCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
57% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY Lehman College is a public 4-year institution in Bronx, NY. Enrollment: ~10,696 students. Admissions are accessible (57% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY
Very SafeBeach TownSki Town
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

CUNY Brooklyn College is a public 4-year institution in Brooklyn, NY. Enrollment: ~10,543 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

Fordham University

Bronx, NY
NCAA D1Ski Town
Admit
59% admit
Tuition
$54,730
ACT
ACT 30–33

Fordham University is a private 4-year institution in Bronx, NY. Enrollment: ~10,512 students. Admissions are accessible (59% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,730/year.

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$14,880
ACT

College of Staten Island CUNY is a public 4-year institution in Staten Island, NY. Enrollment: ~9,657 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,880/year.

Farmingdale State College

Farmingdale, NY
NCAA D3
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$16,980
ACT
ACT 20–28

Farmingdale State College is a public 4-year institution in Farmingdale, NY. Enrollment: ~9,552 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,980/year.

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY
Beach TownSki Town
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$44,450
ACT
ACT 24–29

St. John's University-New York is a private 4-year institution in Queens, NY. Enrollment: ~9,477 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $44,450/year.

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY
Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
4% admit
Tuition
$60,514
ACT
ACT 34–35

Columbia University in the City of New York is a private 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~8,973 students. Admissions are highly selective (4% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $60,514/year.

Pace University

New York, NY
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$46,978
ACT
ACT 24–29

Pace University is a private 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~7,665 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $46,978/year.

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY
Ski Town
Admit
60% admit
Tuition
$15,870
ACT

Fashion Institute of Technology is a public 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~7,637 students. Admissions are accessible (60% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,870/year.

The New School

New York, NY
Ski Town
Admit
63% admit
Tuition
$51,122
ACT

The New School is a private 4-year institution in New York, NY. Enrollment: ~6,563 students. Admissions are accessible (63% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $51,122/year.

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