Best Colleges in New York

Founded in 1865, Cornell University is a private institution. It is located in a rural area, has a 745-acre campus, and 15,503 undergraduate students (fall 2021) in total.

Cornell University

A private college under the name of Columbia University was founded in 1754. Its 36-acre campus is located in an urban setting, and 8,148 undergraduate students are enrolled overall.

Columbia University

In 1831, a private college called New York University was established. In the fall of 2021, it will have 28,772 undergraduate students and an urban setting.

New York University

Private University of Rochester was established in 1850. The campus is 707 acres in size, has a total undergraduate enrolment of 6,570, and is located in an urban environment.

University of Rochester

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private college. The campus is 296 acres in size, with a total undergraduate enrolment of 5,614, and is located in a suburban area.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Private university Syracuse University was established in 1870. It is located in a city, has a total undergraduate enrolment of 14,778, and has a 721-acre campus.

Syracuse University

It's private to attend Yeshiva University. It is located in an urban area, has a 300-acre campus, and has a total undergraduate enrolment of 2,045 (fall 2021).

Yeshiva University

A private university, Fordham University was established in 1841. There are 9,904 undergraduate students enrolled in total, the campus is 125 acres in size, and the location is urban.

Fordham University

Founded in 1957, Stony Brook University—SUNY is a public university. It is located in a suburban area, has a 17,999 undergraduate student body, and a 1,454 acre campus.

Stony Brook University--SUNY