Colleges & Universities in Southeastern New York State


Bard College
Berkely College
Concordia College
Dominican College
Fordham University Armonk Campus
Fordham University Westchester Campus
Iona College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Mercy College
Nyack College
Mount Saint Mary College
College of New Rochelle
Pace University Westchester Campus
Polytechnic Institute of New York University Westchester Campus
Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute Poughkeepsie Campus
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sarah Lawrence College
SUNY New Paltz
SUNY Purchase
Vassar College
College of Westchester

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Schools in Ulster County

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz. 6,000 undergraduates. 1,600 postgraduates.

Originally founded to prepare teachers for public schools of New York State, SUNY New Paltz is now the most applied to university of the State Universities of New York for the past 20 years. New Paltz hosts a variety of liberal arts, technical, and professional programs and is accredited in a many programs including nursing, music, engineering & technology, computer science, and art and design. In 2007 Newsweek Magazine stated that SUNY New Paltz was the “Hottest Small State School.”

Degrees in:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Science and Engineering
  • Liberal Arts

MBA Program in:

    • Public Accountancy

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Schools in Dutchess County

Bard College

Annandale On Hudson. 1,801 undergraduates, 261 postgraduates.

The college was originally founded under the name St. Stephen’s, in association with the Episcopal church of New York City. Today Bard is a four year residential college offering 40 programs in liberal arts and sciences. Bard is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Bard hosts a number of innovative research institutes and graduate programs.

Bachelors degrees in:

  • Language and Literature
  • Science
  • Computing
  • Economics and Finance
  • Film
  • Music

Graduate programs in:

  • Fine Arts
  • Teaching
  • Arts and Sciences
  • Science in environmental policy

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Marist College

Poughkeepsie. 4,200 undergraduates. 854 postgraduates.

Marist was deemed one of America’s best colleges in the 2010 issue of Us News and World Reports. The school was ranked 10 out of 172 regional colleges. Marist is a private school with over 40 bachelors and masters programs as well as many certificate programs.

Bachelor Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
  • Computer Science
  • Communication and Media Arts
  • Education
  • Social Work
  • Medical Technology

Graduate degrees in:

  • Communication
  • Business Administration
  • Information Systems
  • Software Development

Advanced Certificate programs in:

  • Financial Management
  • Executive Leadership
  • Production Management
  • Marketing

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Vassar College

Poughkeepsie. 2,475 undergraduates.

founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Degrees in:

  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Media Studies
  • Neuroscience
  • Urban Studies

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Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute Poughkeepsie Campus

Poughkeepsie. 2,000 students.

Ridley-Lowell is a professionally driven college with industry training and career placement programs. Ridley offers accelerated programs as well as accredited programs in Medical Assistance.

Diploma programs in:

  • Computerized bookkeeping
  • Medical Transcription
  • Networking and Technical Support
  • Office Support
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Information Processing
  • Legal Office Assistance


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Schools in Orange County

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh. 2,035 undergraduates. 480 postgraduates.

Founded in 1960 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, the college is committed to providing students of all faiths an education rich in the liberal arts and grounded in the strong Judeo-Christian traditions upon which it was founded. Mount Saint Mary is accredited by the Mount Saint Mary College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, CCNE for nursing, and NCATE for teaching education.

Undergraduate Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Communication Arts
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Criminology

Graduate degrees in:

  • Business Administration
  • Science in Education
  • Science in Nursing


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Schools in Rockland County

Iona College

Pearl River. 3,100 undergraduates 891 postgraduates.

Iona College is a private institution founded in 1940. Iona ranked as the 33rd best north regional college in the 2011 US News and World reports. The Rockland Graduate Center holds Iona’s Hagan School of Business and nine programs in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Masters Degrees in:

  • English
  • Public Relations
  • Computer Science
  • Teaching
  • MBA (Eight major areas)
  • Marketing

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Dominican College

Orangeburg. Over 2,070 students.

Dominican college boasts small class size and favorable student to faculty ratios. The college is primarily a Liberal Arts school accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Health Services Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Criminal Justice
  • Nursing

Professional and Preprofessional Programs in:

  • Athletic Training
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Teacher Education

Certificate and Diploma Programs in:

  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Personal Computers

Graduate Programs in:

  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Teacher Education
  • Business (MBA)

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Nyack College

Nyack. 3,000 undergraduate & graduate students.

A private evangelical school that is affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, and is the site of Alliance Theological Seminary. Founded back in 1882, Nyack has high quality accreditation from The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a strong promoter of student diversity.

Bachelor Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Education
  • Ministry
  • Sacred Music
  • Nursing
  • Criminal Justice

Graduate degrees in:

  • Special Education
  • Biblical Literature
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Marriage and Family Therapy

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St. Thomas Aquinas College

Sparkill. 2,400 students.

Established in 1952, St. Thomas Aquinas College provides a broad liberal arts and sciences education. STAC offers specific programs for students of exceptional academic ability as well as being the host of 14 division two sports teams.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Administration
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Sports Management

Pre-Professional Studies in:

  • Pre-Dental
  • Pre-Medical
  • Pre-Law
  • Pre-Pharmacy

Masters Programs in:

  • Accounting
  • MBA
  • Marketing
  • Special Education
  • Literacy Education


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Schools in Westchester County

Berkely College
Westchester. 8,700 students nationally.

Berkeley College combines a traditional academic setting with cutting edge technology. Berkeley also provides an Academic Support Center to students to aid study skills and provide tutoring. All campuses are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Associates Degrees in:

  • Financial Services
  • Interior Design
  • Health Services
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Fashion Marketing
  • International Business

Bachelors degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • Management

Certificate and Diploma Programs in:

  • Paralegal Studies
  • Financial Planning

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College of New Rochelle

New Rochelle. 6,800 undergraduates.

College of New Rochelle is a suburban school accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The school also holds multiple accreditations for specialized programs including Education and Social work. The student to faculty ratio is 11:1.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Education
  • Art History
  • Political Science
  • Social Work

Graduate degrees in:

  • Education
  • Long Term Care Administration
  • Psychology
  • Art Therapy

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Iona College

New Rochelle. 3,249 undergraduate students, 896 graduate students, 65 Professional Studies Program students.

Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona was listed in the US News and World Report as one of “America’s Best Colleges 2009”. Iona is accredited in several programs including an overall accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Hagan Business School programs also offered at this location.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Computer Science
  • Medical Technology
  • Mathematics
  • International Business
  • Management

Masters degrees in:

  • Public Relations
  • Management
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Criminal Justice
  • Management

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Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry. 8,628 students.

The college was founded in 1950, and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of disciplines. Mercy College offers many scholarships as an ongoing effort to support student opportunity. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association.

Associates Degrees in:

  • Information Technology
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Accounting

Bachelors degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Cyber Security
  • Computer Science
  • Nursing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Veterinary Technology

Masters Programs in:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Public Accounting

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Sarah Lawrence College

Yonkers. 1,235 Students on Campus.

Scholarship in the humanities, performing arts, and writing are hallmarks of Sarah Lawrence College. Along with rigorous academic standards an a low student to faculty ratio, the school boasts multiple foreign exchange programs.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Computer Science
  • Film History
  • International Studies
  • Music
  • Modern Language
  • Design Studies

Masters degrees in:

  • Child Development
  • Art of Teaching
  • Human Genetics
  • Health Advocacy

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Concordia College

Bronxville. 790 students.

Located in the leafy and very affluent suburb of Bronxville, about thirty minutes north of New York City, Concordia is a very small school with a close association to the Lutheran Church. While it accepts students of all faiths, Concordia says it’s campus has a “distinctly Christian atmosphere.” Founded in 1881 as a college for boys only, the school is now coeducational, and has a strong focus on diversity in it’s student body.

Bachelor Degrees in:

  • Biology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Health Studies
  • English
  • Social Work

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Fordham University Westchester Campus

West Harrison. 14,544 total students.

Fordham is a private 4 year institution founded in the Jesuit tradition. The University has several high ranking programs including their School of Law. US News and World Reports ranked Fordam as the #57 national university in 2010.

Programs on the Westchester Campus:

  • Liberal Studies Adult Degree Program
  • Graduate Business Administration
  • Graduate Education
  • Graduate Social Service
  • Graduate Religion and Religious Education

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Fordham University Armonk Campus

Armonk. 14,544 total students.

Fordham is a private 4 year institution founded in the Jesuit tradition. The Armonk campus features the Louis Calder Center which is a field station for biological research and education. US News and World Reports ranked Fordam as the #57 national university in 2010.

Programs on the Armonk Campus:

  • M.S. Biology
  • Ph.D Biology
  • Graduate Research

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Pace University Westchester Campus

Pleasantville. 8,928 undergraduates. 4,471 postgraduates.

Pace University is ranked as the 170 best National University according to US News and World Reports. The University was originally founded as a business school and today receives many accolades for it’s Law and Environmental Law programs. The school also has a location in New York City.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Adolescent Education
  • Communications
  • Environmental Studies
  • Information Systems
  • Business Management

Masters degrees in:

  • Psychology
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Childhood Education
  • Environmental Science

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Polytechnic Institute of New York University Westchester Campus

Westchester. 4,514 undergraduates. 1,732 graduates.

NYU Polytechnic is one of the oldest private tech institutes in the US. Founded in 1854, the school touts prominent programs in electrical engineering, aerospace and polymer chemistry. The Westchester campus was established in the 1980s as a graduate center for technical and managerial education.

Master of Science Degrees in:

  • Construction Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Systems Engineering
  • Telecommunication Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering

Certificate degrees in:

  • Clean Energy
  • Construction Management
  • Power Systems Management
  • Telecommunications Network Management

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College of Westchester

White Plains. 973 students.

The College of Westchester is a private institution that grants certificates and Associate Degrees. The college specializes in Business, Allied Health, Information Technology and Digital Media. CW also grants several Microsoft certifications.

Associates Degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Medical Assistant Management
  • Medical Office Systems Management
  • Computer Network Administration
  • Digital Media

Bachelors degrees in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration

Certificate and Diploma Programs in:

  • Intensive Accounting
  • Medical Assistant Specialist
  • Commputer Networking Specialist
  • Digital Media Specialist

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Manhattanville College

Manhattanville. 1,700 undergraduate students and 1,200 grad students.

Manhattanville is a very old (founded 1841) and respected school that started as a women’s college with a Catholic foundation, but is today both co-educational and non-denominational. Nestled on a 100-acre campus in the affluent suburb of Purchase, the school is a liberal arts institution that still has maintained a focus on both intellectual and ethical development since it’s origin.

Bachelor’s Degrees in many majors, including:

  • Writing
  • Economics & Finance
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Physics

Graduate Degrees in:

  • Education & Teaching
  • Finance
  • International Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Writing

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SUNY Purchase

Purchase. 4,000 students.

Primarily an art school, SUNY Purchase contains many programs in Music, Film and Dance. The University also contains a liberal arts program and extensive study abroad programs. Purchase was rated the 187th best Liberal Arts College in the 2011 US News and World Report.

Bachelors Degrees in:

  • Liberal Arts
  • Cinematic Studies
  • Music Performance
  • Painting
  • Theatre Design/Stage Technology
  • Printmaking
  • Art History

Graduate degrees in:

  • Art History
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Visual Arts

Certificate and Diploma Programs in:

  • Opera Studies
  • Jazz Studies
  • Percussion

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