Dutchess Community College Photo - Bowne Hall was the only pre-existing building when the college began in 1957.

Best New York Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 129 community colleges serving 341,901 students in New York (50 public colleges and 79 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New York is approximately $5,715 per year for in-state students and $10,262 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,823 per year (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 63%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student-teacher ratio is 24:1.

Top-Ranked New York Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Belanger School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
650 McClellan St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 243-4471
Enrollment: 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $9,261 Minority enrollment: 56%
Center for Allied Health Education
Private for-profit
1401 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-3500
Enrollment: 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 19% Minority enrollment: 69%
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Private not-for-profit
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 307-0388
Enrollment: 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 8% Minority enrollment: 73%
Montefiore School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 361-6537
Enrollment: 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 15% Minority enrollment: 90%
SUNY Adirondack
Public
640 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
(518) 743-2200
Enrollment: 3,738 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,400 Out-state tuition: $4,840 Minority enrollment: 17%
1501 Broadway, 11th Floor, Suite 705
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-1190
Enrollment: 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 95% In-state tuition: $20,530 Out-state tuition: $20,530 Minority enrollment: 48%
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
600 Roe Avenue
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 737-4153
Enrollment: 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 67% Minority enrollment: 74%
ASA College
Public
151 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-9073
Enrollment: 2,965 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 In-state tuition: $12,298 Out-state tuition: $12,298 Minority enrollment: 95%
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools
Private not-for-profit
310 Crown Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 735-0400
Enrollment: 311 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Boricua College
Private not-for-profit
3755 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
(212) 694-1000
Enrollment: 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 29% Private-state tuition: $10,625 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Private not-for-profit
110 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
Enrollment: 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $16,059 Minority enrollment: 67%
Bryant & Stratton College-Henrietta
Private, non-profit
1225 Jefferson Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 292-5627
Enrollment: 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Acceptance rate: 60% Private-state tuition: $16,353 Minority enrollment: 59%
Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse
Private, non-profit
953 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 472-6603
Enrollment: 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $16,329 Minority enrollment: 57%
CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
75 Beekman St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-7510
Enrollment: 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 86% Minority enrollment: 82%
Elim Bible Institute and College
Private not-for-profit
7245 College Street
Lima, NY 14485
(585) 582-1230
Enrollment: 122 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Erie Community College
Public
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-1000
Enrollment: 8,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 25% In-state tuition: $4,888 Out-state tuition: $9,183 Minority enrollment: 52%
Genesee Community College
Genesee Community College Photo - GCC Campus
Public
One College Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-0055
Enrollment: 4,240 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 92% In-state tuition: $5,900 Out-state tuition: $6,500 Minority enrollment: 32%
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
24 East 120th Street
New York, NY 10035
(212) 616-7200
Enrollment: 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 17% Private-state tuition: $18,304 Minority enrollment: 93%
Joffrey Ballet School
Private for-profit
434 Ave of the Americas
New York, NY 10011
(888) 438-3808
Enrollment: 168 students Acceptance rate: 68% Minority enrollment: 97%
Maria College of Albany
Maria College of Albany Photo - Learning takes place inside and outside classrooms with frequent professor and student interactions.
Private not-for-profit
700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-3111
Enrollment: 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 44% Private-state tuition: $11,130 Minority enrollment: 50%
Monroe College
Private for-profit
2501 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 933-6700
Enrollment: 8,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 68% Private-state tuition: $14,328 Minority enrollment: 97%
Monroe College-New Rochelle
Public
434 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(800) 556-6676
Enrollment: 2,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Acceptance rate: 3% Minority enrollment: 97%
Ohel Margulia Seminary
Private not-for-profit
22 Ashel Lane
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 731-3700
Enrollment: 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 11%
Plaza College
Plaza College Photo
Private for-profit
118-33 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 779-1430
Enrollment: 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 30% Private-state tuition: $11,350 Minority enrollment: 89%
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
206 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-5040
Enrollment: 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $18,000 Minority enrollment: 29%
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
714 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 525-6850
Enrollment: 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $10,575 Minority enrollment: 55%
2900 Southern Blvd.
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 817-8797
Enrollment: 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-7011
Enrollment: 2,861 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 95% In-state tuition: $7,070 Out-state tuition: $11,900 Minority enrollment: 33%
Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
196 North Street
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 787-4005
Enrollment: 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 56%
Atlantic Acting School
Private not-for-profit
76 Ninth Avenue, Suite 313
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-5919
Enrollment: 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 2% Minority enrollment: 62%
Ace Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
312 West 36 Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 695-9700
Enrollment: 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
The Ailey School
Private not-for-profit
405 W 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 405-9000
Enrollment: 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 32% Minority enrollment: 86%
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Private not-for-profit
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9244
Enrollment: 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $30,650 Minority enrollment: 63%
AMG School of Nursing
Private for-profit
110 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 596-5300
Enrollment: 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Austin Medical Assistant Training
Private for-profit
109-15 72nd Road, Unit 1A
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 487-4010
Enrollment: 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Community Colleges in New York (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
218-232 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 226-5500
Enrollment: 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $19,756 Minority enrollment: 89%
99 church street
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 694-1122
Enrollment: 625 students
69-30 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-5800
Enrollment: 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $11,330 Minority enrollment: 61%
134 S Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-0050
Enrollment: 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $14,120 Out-state tuition: $14,120 Minority enrollment: 8%
4100 Vestal Road
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 729-8915
Enrollment: 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Private-state tuition: $21,700 Minority enrollment: 51%
141 Willoughby St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-3661
Enrollment: 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Private-state tuition: $8,580 Minority enrollment: 91%
450 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-0093
Enrollment: 2,827 students
13 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9300
Enrollment: 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 97% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 30%
2295 Millersport Hwy
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-2200
Enrollment: 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 30%
235 Greenfield Parkway
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 461-8000
Enrollment: 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 36%
50 West 40 Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 867-9300
Enrollment: 655 students
350 Henry Street, 7 Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Enrollment: 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
14 Computer Drive West
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-7682
Enrollment: 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
408 Broadway 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-7300
Enrollment: 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $9,805 Minority enrollment: 99%
320 S. Service Road
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 370-3300
Enrollment: 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Private-state tuition: $8,853 Minority enrollment: 94%
320 W 31st St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 594-4000
Enrollment: 2,762 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Private-state tuition: $13,540 Minority enrollment: 95%
201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 733-2307
Enrollment: 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Private-state tuition: $13,500 Minority enrollment: 12%
8 E 40th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9040
Enrollment: 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Acceptance rate: 92% Private-state tuition: $16,820 Minority enrollment: 97%

Overview

This State (NY)
Total Faculty
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9

Student Body

Total Enrollment
953 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
# Full-Time Students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
411 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
511 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
37 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
461 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
8%
% Hispanic
23%
% Black
19%
% White
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
% Unknown races
7%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$5,715
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,262
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,823
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Total Avg.
1,469
SAT Reading
475
SAT Math
507
SAT Writing
487
ACT Total Avg.
63
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
20
ACT Math
22
ACT Writing
9

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New York?
There are 129 community colleges serving 341,901 students in New York.
How much do community colleges cost in New York?
The average tuition for community colleges in New York is approximately $5,715 per year for in-state students and $10,262 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,823.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in New York?
The top-ranked community colleges in New York include Belanger School of Nursing, Center for Allied Health Education, and Circle in the Square Theatre School.
What is the community college acceptance rate in New York?
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 71% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in New York?
Community colleges in New York have approximately 63% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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