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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Universities in New York with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).
| University | Location | Avg Net Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talmudical Seminary of Bobov | Brooklyn, NY | $2,840 |
| CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | $2,984 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | New York, NY | $3,033 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY | $3,103 |
| CUNY Lehman College | Bronx, NY | $3,148 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | New York, NY | $3,203 |
| CUNY City College | New York, NY | $3,776 |
| Kehilath Yakov Rabbinical Seminary | Ossining, NY | $3,822 |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | Monroe, NY | $4,156 |
| CUNY Queens College | Queens, NY | $4,195 |
| CUNY York College | Jamaica, NY | $4,456 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | $4,458 |
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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.
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.
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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