Colleges in New York

There are 309 accredited colleges and universities in New York. They admit an average of 67% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $19,273 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.

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Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.

Top Colleges in New York

The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in New York. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.

UniversityLocationAcceptance Rate
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY4%
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY7%
New York UniversityNew York, NY8%
University of RochesterRochester, NY36%
Binghamton UniversityVestal, NY38%
Jewish Theological Seminary of AmericaNew York, NY45%
Barnard CollegeNew York, NY8%
Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY14%
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY17%
Vassar CollegePoughkeepsie, NY18%
The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY9%
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and ArtNew York, NY19%
United States Military AcademyWest Point, NY14%
Webb InstituteGlen Cove, NY20%
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY23%
Union CollegeSchenectady, NY44%
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY42%
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY49%
Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY58%
United States Merchant Marine AcademyKings Point, NY32%
Fordham UniversityBronx, NY56%
Helene Fuld College of NursingNew York, NY24%
Bard CollegeAnnandale-On-Hudson, NY52%
American Musical and Dramatic AcademyNew York, NY25%
Pratt Institute-MainBrooklyn, NY53%
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBronxville, NY59%
Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY64%
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbany, NY59%
Touro UniversityNew York, NY63%
St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY58%

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Most Affordable Colleges in New York

Universities in New York with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).

UniversityLocationAvg Net Price
Talmudical Seminary of BobovBrooklyn, NY$2,840
CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York, NY$2,984
CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York, NY$3,033
CUNY Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY$3,103
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx, NY$3,148
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York, NY$3,203
CUNY City CollegeNew York, NY$3,776
Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical SeminaryOssining, NY$3,822
Uta Mesivta of Kiryas JoelMonroe, NY$4,156
CUNY Queens CollegeQueens, NY$4,195
CUNY York CollegeJamaica, NY$4,456
CUNY Queensborough Community CollegeBayside, NY$4,458

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in New York?

There are 309 accredited colleges and universities in New York in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 67% of applicants and cost about $19,273 per year after aid.

What is the best college in New York?

Columbia University in the City of New York is the highest nationally ranked university in New York. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 309 New York colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.

What is the average cost of college in New York?

The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in New York is about $19,273 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.

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