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Most Selective Community Colleges in New York

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is approximately 69% per year (2023).
The most selective college in New York is currently Montefiore School of Nursing, with an acceptance rate of 16%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 16% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 68%

Most Selective Community Colleges in New York (2023)

College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Montefiore School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 16%
53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 361-6537
Rank: #22.
Plaza College
Plaza College Photo
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 30%
118-33 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 779-1430
Rank: #33.
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 33%
2215 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 801-8253
Rank: #44.
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
Acceptance Rate: 36%
700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-3111
Rank: #55.
Belanger School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 40%
650 McClellan St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 243-4471
Rank: #66.
Five Towns College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 47%
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
Rank: #77.
Monroe College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 49%
2501 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 933-6700
Rank: #88.
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
1630 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 922-1400
Rank: #99.
Trocaire College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 53%
360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-1200
Rank: #1010.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 58%
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9244
Rank: #1111.
Fashion Institute of Technology
Public
Acceptance Rate: 59%
227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 217-7999
Rank: #1212.
Farmingdale State College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 60%
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Rank: #1313.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Public
Acceptance Rate: 65%
454 Delhi Drive
Delhi, NY 13753
(607) 746-4000
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 67%
766 Avenue of the Americas 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 614-6114
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Photo - Culinary: This campus takes great pride in the world of culinary and baking. We have an on-campus bakery and restaurant that serves up delicious gourmet meals.
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 67%
7777 State Route 30
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
(518) 327-6000
Rank: #1616.
Bais Binyomin Academy
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 71%
51 Carlton Road
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 207-0330
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
765 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 470-7256
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Cazenovia College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
22 Sullivan St
Cazenovia, NY 13035
(800) 654-3210
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Photo - Central Dining Hall on the Alfred State College campus
Public
Acceptance Rate: 72%
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
(800) 425-3733
Rank: #2020.
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
206 Prospect Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 448-5040
Rank: #2121.
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
86-01 23rd Avenue
Flushing, NY 11369
(718) 429-6600
Rank: #2222.
SUNY Morrisville
Public
Acceptance Rate: 77%
80 Eaton Street
Morrisville, NY 13408
(315) 684-6000
Rank: #2323.
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 78%
1650 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 270-4900
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Villa Maria College
Villa Maria College Photo
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 79%
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 896-0700
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Public
Acceptance Rate: 79%
300 Jay St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 260-5500
Rank: #2626.
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Public
Acceptance Rate: 80%
State Route 7
Cobleskill, NY 12043
(518) 255-5525
Rank: #2727.
New York College of Health Professions
New York College of Health Professions Photo - New York College Library
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 81%
6801 Jericho Tpk
Syosset, NY 11791
(800) 922-7337
Rank: #2828.
Long Island Business Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 82%
136-18 39th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 939-5100
Rank: #2929.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Public
Acceptance Rate: 83%
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-7011
Rank: #3030.
The College of Westchester
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 88%
325 Central Ave
White Plains, NY 10606
(914) 948-4442
Rank: #3131.
Orange County Community College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 90%
115 South St
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 344-6222
Rank: #3232.
Wood Tobe-Coburn School
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 92%
8 E 40th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9040
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Jamestown Business College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 98%
7 Fairmount Ave
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-5100
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Country Community College
North Country Community College Photo - College Hall: Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, & Veteran Services
Public
Acceptance Rate: 98%
23 Santanoni Avenue
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
(518) 891-2915
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
SUNY Broome Community College
SUNY Broome Community College Photo - SUNY Broome enrolls nearly 7,000 students in a wide range of programs, both on campus and online.
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
907 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 778-5000
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What is the New York average community college acceptance rate?
The New York average community college acceptance rate is 69% for 2023.
What are the most selective community college in New York?
The most selective community college in New York include Montefiore School of Nursing, Plaza College and Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing.

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