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Best New York Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 128 community colleges serving 442,868 students in New York (55 public colleges and 73 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in New York is approximately $5,902 per year for in-state students and $10,404 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,503 per year (view national tuition costs).
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 68% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 62%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Top Ranked New York Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Private not-for-profit
600 Roe Avenue
Elmira, NY 14905
(607) 737-4153
| 35 students
Center for Allied Health Education
Private for-profit
1401 Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-3500
| 216 students
CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
75 Beekman St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
(518) 562-7510
| 14 students
Montefiore School of Nursing
Public
53 Valentine Street
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 361-6537
| 144 students
Belanger School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
650 McClellan St
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 243-4471
| 142 students
Bnos Zion Of Bobov Seminary
Private not-for-profit
5000 14th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 438-3080
| 161 students
Boricua College
Private not-for-profit
3755 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
(212) 694-1000
| 585 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo
Private not-for-profit
110 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120
| 2,519 students
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Private not-for-profit
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
(212) 307-0388
| 35 students
Derech Hachaim Seminary
Private not-for-profit
5A Israel Zupnick Drive
Monroe, NY 10950
(845) 783-5820
| 330 students
Elyon College
Private not-for-profit
1400 West 6th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 259-5600
| 57 students
Erie Community College
Public
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-1000
| 12,440 students
Genesee Community College
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Public
One College Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 343-0055
| 4,472 students
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
24 East 120th Street
New York, NY 10035
(212) 616-7200
| 792 students
Hunter Business School
Private for-profit
3601 Hempstead Tpk Unit19
Levittown, NY 11756
(516) 796-1000
| 1,015 students
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Private for-profit
128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
| 77 students
Maria College of Albany
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Private not-for-profit
700 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 438-3111
| 1,033 students
Monroe College
Private for-profit
2501 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 933-6700
| 11,958 students
Monroe College-New Rochelle
Public
434 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(800) 556-6676
| 2,157 students
The New School Center for Media
Private for-profit
14 Computer Drive West
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-7682
| 19 students
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts
Private for-profit
39 W 19th Street Fl 2
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-0030
| 246 students
New York Medical Career Training Center
Private for-profit
136-20 38th Avenue Suite 5F
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 460-1717
| 98 students
33-10 Queens Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 793-2330
| 298 students
New York Seminary
Private not-for-profit
911 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 298-2601
| 107 students
Plaza College
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Private for-profit
118-33 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 779-1430
| 1,377 students
Western Suffolk BOCES
Public
152 Laurel Hill Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-3600
| 250 students
Word of Life Bible Institute
Private not-for-profit
4200 Glendale Road
Pottersville, NY 12860
(518) 494-4723
| 461 students
Ace Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
312 West 36 Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
(212) 695-9700
| 273 students
The Ailey School
Private not-for-profit
405 W 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 405-9008
| 35 students
1501 Broadway, 11th Floor, Suite 1102
New York, NY 10036
(212) 757-1190
| 279 students
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
Private not-for-profit
120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9244
| 231 students
AMG School of Nursing
Public
110 Bridge Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 596-5300
| 486 students
ASA College
Public
151 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 522-9073
| 2,965 students
109-15 72nd Road, Unit 1A
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 487-4010
| 161 students
Bais Binyomin Academy
Private not-for-profit
51 Carlton Road
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 207-0330
| 65 students
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Community Colleges in New York (Closed)

School
Location
Students
218-232 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 226-5500
| 898 students
99 church street
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 694-1122
| 625 students
69-30 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 261-5800
| 641 students
134 S Central Ave
Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 561-0050
| 24 students
630 9th Ave Ste 901
New York, NY 10036
(212) 333-4013
| 136 students
4100 Vestal Road
Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 729-8915
| 23 students
141 Willoughby St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-3661
| 93 students
450 W 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-0093
| 2,827 students
13 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9300
| 232 students
2295 Millersport Hwy
Getzville, NY 14068
(716) 689-2200
| 326 students
235 Greenfield Parkway
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 461-8000
| 215 students
50 West 40 Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 867-9300
| 655 students
350 Henry Street, 7 Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
| 138 students
408 Broadway 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-7300
| 1,011 students
320 W 31st St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 594-4000
| 2,762 students
201 Bleecker St
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 733-2307
| 282 students
8 E 40th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 686-9040
| 411 students

Overview

This State (NY)
Total Faculty
159 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20

Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
# Full-Time Students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
8%
% Hispanic
23%
% Black
18%
% White
38%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
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
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,404
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,503
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Total Avg.
1,465
SAT Reading
475
SAT Math
505
SAT Writing
485
ACT Total Avg.
58
ACT Composite
20
ACT English
18
ACT Math
20
ACT Writing
9

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in New York?
There are 128 community colleges serving 442,868 students in New York.
How much do community colleges cost in New York?
The average tuition for community colleges in New York is approximately $5,902 per year for in-state students and $10,404 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,503.
What are the top ranked community colleges in New York?
What is community college acceptance rate in New York?
The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 68% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in New York?
Community colleges in New York have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in New York?
Community colleges in New York have approximately 62% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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