Best Albany County Community Colleges (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 1,868 students in Albany County County, New York.
Albany County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 7:1.

Top Ranked Albany County Community Colleges (2023-24)

College
Location
Students
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
| 864 students
The New School Center for Media
Private for-profit
14 Computer Drive West
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 438-7682
| 19 students
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
714 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 525-6850
| 135 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Albany
Private for-profit
1259 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(866) 948-0571
| 384 students
Mildred Elley School-Albany Campus
Private for-profit
855 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855
| 466 students
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Community Colleges in Albany County, NY (Closed)

School
Location
Students
13 Airline Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 452-9300
| 232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Albany County, NY?
There are 5 community colleges serving 1,868 students in Albany County, NY.
What is community college diversity score in Albany County, NY?
Albany County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Albany County, NY?
Albany County, NY community college are approximately 52% minority students (majority Black).

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