Top Albany County Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Albany County, New York, serving 2,281 students.
- Albany County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 18:1.
Top Albany County Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-AlbanyPrivate, for profit1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(518)437-1802 500 students - 700 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518)861-2517 837 students - Memorial School of NursingPrivate, non-profit600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
(518)471-3260 131 students - Mildred Elley School-Albany CampusPrivate, for profit855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)786-0855 748 students - New School of Radio and TelevisionPrivate, for profit7 Harriman Campus Road
Albany, NY 12206
(518)438-7682 65 students
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